A service is assigned a provisional status if it meets steps 1, 2, and 3 of our review process, and, if while there is not enough evidence to demonstrate that the service is of clinical benefit, there is enough evidence to suggest that further study may demonstrate such benefit
The nine compounds in this category span a structural range: peptide single agonists (semaglutide, liraglutide), peptide dual agonists (tirzepatide for GIP/GLP-1
The benzyl alcohol stops bacteria from growing in the vial after the rubber stopper is pierced, which lets the reconstituted peptide stay usable for around 56 days (about 2 months) when stored properly in the fridge
Reconstitution: sensitive peptide Some peptides react sensitively to the pH and quality of the reconstitution water and can turn cloudy or not fully dissolve if reconstituted incorrectly (for example with tap water, non-sterile water, old or contaminated bacteriostatic water, or the wrong water-to-peptide ratio)
The maintenance dose can be around 500-1000mg if the initial loading was successful, and can be adjusted based on frequency as well (500mg weekly or 1000mg every 2 weeks)