GLP-1 patches finally happening?

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I ran across something on another forum about GLP-1 skin patches, which I immediately assumed were bogus. But after a bit of digging, I found a company claiming to have a legitimate patch that successfully delivers semaglutide in early trials and is planning human trials soon. Apparently, it uses "microneedles" to deliver the medication. A weight loss patch sounds amazing if it actually works.








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Those microneedles are likely using exosomes - the new big deal in skincare. I've seen people raving about similar products.
 
Maybe the patch delivery system would be similar to a CGM like the Freestyle Libre? Instead of reading glucose, it slowly releases the GLP-1 over the patch's lifespan.

That would be much better than the gummies I've seen online, which have to be fake. I really only trust peer reviewed studies. While I'm on subQ injections, a patch could be interesting.
 
Yep, it seems they're starting clinical trials.

Even though I'm okay with injecting, I know others aren't, so a patch would be a great alternative.
 
The only thing that gives this patch a bit of credibility is that they're like bandages with tiny needles that continuously inject the medication over a week.
 
This reminds me of 'derms' in Neuromancer, a cyberpunk book. They're patches that constantly deliver drugs. One character even prefers injections and calls derm users 'pedestrians'.

The future is here!
 
Maybe you're thinking of micro spicules, added to creams for micro needling effect. These creams can contain exosomes or growth factors.

Microneedles aren't the same as exosomes though.
 
Look at the Invisicare patent by Skinvisible. Why not use an insulin pump? Nicotine and estrogen patches work, why not GLP-1? I'm trying out GHK on Tegaderm patches, following a patent (WO2019167070A1). I'm mixing GHK-cu with a cream similar to Neutrogena, applying it to areas with surface veins, and leaving it on for a day. I've been doing this for about 3 weeks but haven't noticed results yet, but GHK is slow anyway.
 
ReconFree said:
I saw some reddit posts saying that Medicare might cover GLP-1s for obesity now. That would be amazing!
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I'm all for that! I'm glad to see the government might be making moves to help people get access to these meds. Now, how about generic versions to bring the prices down?
 
I saw someone on reddit saying that generic GLP-1 production could cost as little as $3 a month! That's wild. Even if it ends up being, like, $400 a month at the pharmacy, it's still a huge improvement.
 
I'm a type 2 diabetic and my insurance doesn't cover it. I've been off since earlier this year because I can't afford it and have already gained like 15 lbs. I'm really hoping that generics come out soon to make it more affordable.
 
Groovy_Great said:
I'm a type 2 diabetic and my insurance doesn't cover it. I've been off since earlier this year because I can't afford it and have already gained like 15 lbs. I'm really hoping that generics come out soon to make it more affordable.
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That's terrible. I'm sorry to hear that. The cost of healthcare is truly ridiculous. I really hope generics are available quickly for diabetics AND people struggling with obesity, for whom these drugs are truly life changing.
 
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