How consistently you actually take a medication as prescribed — the right dose, on schedule, over time. It matters a lot with GLP-1s because much of the published weight-loss data comes from people who stayed on treatment for a year or more, and results fade if doses are skipped or stopped. Insurance hurdles, side effects, and cost are the most common reasons adherence slips.
Related terms: Titration · Maintenance dose
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