maintenance on glp 1 ‘Maintenance’ doses of GLP-1 medication Maintenance on GLP-1 is harder

Hernandez TL, Friedman JE, Van Pelt RE, Barbour LA

Test characteristics Species Human Sample types Serum and EDTA plasma Sample volume 25 L Assay range 0.9 - 940 pmol/L (2.8 - 2940 pg/mL) Detection limit 0.65 pmol/L Incubation 2h + 15 min Detection method Chemiluminescence specificity The following cross-reactions have been tested: GLP-1 (1-36) amide 88% GLP-1 (7-36) amide 93% GLP-1 (9-36) amide 100% GLP-1 (1-37) Not detected GLP-1 (7-37) Not detected Glucagon Not detected GIP Not detected GLP-2 Not detected Oxyntomodulin Not detected Glicentin Not detected Miniglucagon Not detected MPGF Not detected Liraglutide Not detected Exenatide Not detected Lixisenatide Not detected Dulaglutide 0.07% directions for use Certificate of Analysis directions for use Certificate of Analysis SAFETY DATA SHEET technical notes For technical notes specific to Mercodia Total GLP-1 ELISA see: TN34-0154 Sample collection and handling for Mercodia Total GLP-1 ELISA (10-1278-01) references Stinson, S

Efficacy Studies have shown when used as part of a comprehensive weight management program, patients treated with semaglutide injections lost 15% or more of their initial weight

Second: does your specific plan's formulary list this drug for your diagnosis