Some individuals might transition to a lower maintenance dose after reaching their goals, while others continue indefinitely
What the records can show, and what they cannot The study drew from a longitudinal database of 23 million patients, then narrowed the sample through prescription, timing, and weight-measurement requirements
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During the randomized treatment period, patients received a standard lifestyle instruction every 12 weeks on reduced-calorie diet (approximately 500 kcal/day deficit) and increased physical activity (recommended minimum of 150 min/week) that began with the first dose of ZEPBOUND or placebo and continued throughout the 72-week treatment period
Duration : The program runs from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, after which the BALANCE Model is scheduled to begin