Last reviewed: June 19, 2026 Last updated: June 19, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
Risk factors that matter more than the drug The strongest predictors of pancreatitis on a GLP-1 are the same ones that predict pancreatitis in anyone
A tirzepatide, glycine, and B12 compound tested at 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) for 7 full days maintained 99% potency
Semaglutide mimics GLP-1, a hormone that reduces hunger, slows digestion, and helps control blood sugar and cravings
While these medications can offer meaningful clinical benefits for membersand are an important component of workforce wellnessthey are also creating unprecedented pressure on pharmacy benefit plans
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