Second, the respective study populations were quite different, with STEP 1 including a younger, healthier population with more women (73.1% of the semaglutide arm in STEP 1 versus 27.7% in SELECT) and higher mean BMI (37.8 kg m 2 versus 33.3 kg m 2 , respectively) 14,21
Lipo-B injections are typically used as a supplemental aid to weight loss, intended to complement a healthy diet and exercise regimen
However, some people may struggle to get enough B12 due to dietary restrictions, medical conditions, or age
Most pharmacies recommend using multi-dose vials within 28 days of first puncture, and this 28-day window may be shorter than the original BUD on the label
The BSH couldnt advocate patients being instructed on self-injection during the pandemic as it would involve medical professionals and patients risking cross infection of the virus, though this is something that can be considered once the pandemic is over