As noted in the report, many individuals are paying full retail price, often exceeding $1,200 per month to get the drug
Acta Haematol (2019) 141(1):3242
Introduction People with common thyroid issues can generally take GLP-1 medications, with the critical exception of those with a personal or family history of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC) or MEN 2
"There is a lot left to understand but we're hopeful we can translate these discoveries to new therapies." Several sources funded the research, including the Wilmot Cancer Institute, the American Association for Cancer Research and Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, American Cancer Society, and the National Institutes of Health
The drug can also cause low blood sugar, kidney injury, diabetic retinopathy (diabetes-related eye damage), increased heart rate, and suicidal thoughts (4)