What are the baseline laboratory tests prior to starting Zepbound (generic name)?

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Baseline Laboratory Tests for Zepbound

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General Baseline Laboratory Tests

However, the following baseline laboratory tests are commonly recommended for other medications:

• Blood counts 1
• Glucose 1
• Renal function tests 1, 2, 3
• Urinalysis 1
• Liver function tests 1, 2, 3
• Electrocardiograms 1
• Serum creatinine 4, 2, 3
• Hematologic monitoring 4, 2
• Electrolyte monitoring 4
• Hepatitis B and C serologic studies 3
• Complete blood cell count 3
• Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 2, 3
• Alkaline phosphatase, albumin, and bilirubin 3

Frequency of Baseline Tests

The frequency of baseline tests performed by physicians varies:

• 30% of internists performed baseline tests within 3 months before starting a NSAID 5
• 6% of family practitioners in private practice performed baseline tests within 3 months before starting a NSAID 5
• 1% of family practitioners in academic family practice centers performed baseline tests within 3 months before starting a NSAID 5
• 24% of internists, 3% of family practitioners in private practice, and 2% of family practitioners in academic family practice centers performed follow-up monitoring within 3 months of starting a NSAID 5