Description
There are many new injectable medications for weight loss (Ozempic, Wegovy, etc.) on the market. Alexander DeRadke discusses each and the evidence available for their use and safety in the aging population. He also touches on using medications off label and what providers think about when considering using a medicine for different uses than its FDA approval indicates.
Alexander DeRadke, DO, is an assistant professor of geriatrics at the University of New Mexico. He is also a primary care physician with an emphasis in dementia care and falls reduction.