In Europe, new medications and health treatments are approved first by governments or public institutions and only when theyve received the green light, are companies able to fully commercialise them. Meanwhile, things are more commercially driven in the US, with less stringent regulation
Adderall should never be used as a primary weight loss treatment due to its high abuse potential, lack of approval, and poor long-term outcomes
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This is because many insurers see weight loss as a personal choice, and so they dont include it in their regular coverage plans