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The 100 mcg per injection dose is considered near the saturation dose higher amounts don't meaningfully increase per-bolus GH output
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Olivier Picard, Chair, National Pharmacy Association, said: The NHS roll out remains extremely slow and community pharmacy is ready to support a wider roll out, which will help eligible patients access treatment safely and help mitigate the impact of obesity on the NHS
Typically, patients start at a low dose and gradually increase incrementally over time to minimize side effects and optimize efficacy