Caution is also advised in people with severe gastrointestinal motility disorders or a history of pancreatitis
Costs start from A$260 per month and increase from there
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A B12 shot is an intramuscular injection of vitamin B12 , a crucial nutrient that helps with: Red blood cell production Nervous system function DNA synthesis Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins Vitamin B12 is found in animal-based foods, so deficiencies are especially common in vegetarians, vegans, and individuals with absorption issues

IndiaMart did not respond to Bloomberg News queries.A pack of Wegovy from these retailers can cost 9,500 rupees ($113) for a four-week supply, less than one-tenth of some US prices, while a four-week pack of Zepbound can cost about 7,800 rupees ($93), according to prices seen by Bloomberg News on ExportersIndia.com.Some New Delhi and Mumbai-based chemists also bring treatments from countries like United Arab Emirates or Egypt, and sell bulk packs for cash, according to an investigation published in March by India Today.Wegovy alternatives, like Bangladesh-based Incepta Pharmaceutical Ltd.s Fitaro, not officially marketed in India, are also gaining popularity, as online retailers supply it to Indian buyers.Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, Indias top drug authority, did not respond to an emailed request for comment.Novo Nordisk's Rybelsus pill costs about $43 for a 10-day supply