When ordering a GLP-1 (like semaglutide or tirzepatide), clients choose between a Yes. When ordering a GLP-1 (like semaglutide or tirzepatide), clients can choose between a microdose option and a full-dose option. Microdosing uses a lower amount than the standard therapeutic dose; the full-dose option follows the standard prescribing range.
Either way, the choice is a starting point, not the final word. The clinician reviews every request and decides what's appropriate for that individual before anything is prescribed. If a client isn't sure which option fits, have them raise it with the clinician, who can guide them based on their intake and history.