Handling and preparation should follow institutional SOPs and appropriate laboratory safety controls
The dose of the double-blind study medication was increased by 2.5 mg every 4 weeks as tolerated until a dose of 15.0 mg per week of tirzepatide or matching placebo could be achieved after 20 weeks, which was maintained until the end of the trial
Immediate Disposal: As soon as you remove the needle from your skin, immediately place the entire used syringe and needle into your sharps disposal bin
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Additionally, many patients give up the treatment, whether because they are buying it privately so cannot afford it, because the side-effects do not suit them or because they are not losing weight any more
If appropriate, they can refer you to specialist services such as CAMHS for children or adult ADHD services for comprehensive evaluation and evidence-based treatment following NICE guidelines