A Pharmacist’s Guide to Weight Loss Drugs | Ask The Doc

Send us Fan MailWeight loss isn’t just about diet and exercise anymore. Every day, more Americans are turning to  GLP-1 / GIP medications like semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) that target hunger, hormones, and metabolism — but are they safe? Dr. Madeline Camejo, Chief Pharmacy Officer at Baptist Health South Florida, and Dr. Elaina Rosario, Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Services Manager, break down how today’s most talked-about weight loss medications work, who they’re for, potential risks, side effects, and what patients should know before starting treatment. (Season 5, Episode 62)