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Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

The popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has seen a seismic shift in just over a year. Not long ago, they were primarily used for diabetes. But now, that’s changing. In some markets, such as the US, ...