Other reports of illegal use of melanocortin analogs have appeared
In animal studies, GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide have been associated with thyroid C-cell tumors, although the relevance to humans remains unclear, thus requiring monitoring for thyroid abnormalities (Davies et al., 2021)
A new long-acting analogue based on liquid crystal technology, CAM2029, was shown by Diego Ferone and coauthors to be highly effective, and indicating that self- or partner-injection can be used, as for lanreotide autogel. That study, Octreotide subcutaneous depot for acromegaly: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial, ACROINNOVA 1 published in May
People who tolerated Semaglutide poorly due to nausea
In humans, low dietary intake of riboflavin has been associated with an increased risk for anemia (17), and improving riboflavin nutritional status has been found to increase circulating hemoglobin levels (18)