Doctors raise alarm over misuse of GLP 1 weight loss drugs, demand restrictions on unqualified prescribing - Video
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Overview
Since several generic variants of GLP-1- based weight loss drugs have entered the Indian Market and the government has tightened surveillance against such drugs, doctors and medical associations have raised concerns about their growing misuse and unsafe prescription practices of unqualified practitioners.
Among them is the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the country's largest organisation of modern medicine practitioners, which has now decided to approach the government and drug regulators, seeking stricter rules on who can prescribe these medicines.
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Doctors raise alarm over misuse of GLP 1 weight loss drugs, seek curbs on unqualified prescribing
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Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.