How do over the counter medicines compare with prescription medications/ bariatric surgery?

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How do over the counter medicines compare with prescription medications/ bariatric surgery?

Dietary supplements and weight-loss aids aren't subject to the same rigorous standards as are prescription drugs and bariatric surgery. Thus, they can be sold without proof of effectiveness or safety. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed compare the OTC medicine for weight loss and prescribed/bariatric surgery.

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10% weight loss with medical management in a tier-3 program

The Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service provides a 12- to 18-month weight management program that assists individuals with severe and complicated obesity in losing weight using a variety of interventions, such as dietary adjustments and psychological strategies. Here, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about tier 3 medical management for 10% weight loss.

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How do over the counter medicines compare with prescription medications/ bariatric surgery?

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