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Coverage dated September 25, 2026

'I was happy losing a pound a week' — why this Zepbound patient refused a higher dose

Headline from The Oregonian

A physician advises that GLP-1 patients need not rush dose escalation, and cautions against a third Shingrix booster until more long-term data becomes available.

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  1. MLive

    Doctors keep pushing GLP-1 doses higher, but this physician says that's not always right (opens MLive)

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    A physician advises that lower GLP-1 doses can be effective for some patients, and cautions against a third Shingrix booster dose until more data are available.

  2. The Oregonian

    'I was happy losing a pound a week' — why this Zepbound patient refused a higher dose (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    A physician advises that GLP-1 patients need not rush dose escalation, and cautions against a third Shingrix booster until more long-term data becomes available.

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