Like Saxenda, semaglutide is approved by the FDA for patients with a BMI of 27 to 30 if they have weight-related medical problems or any patient with a BMI over 30
GLP-1s are serious medications with certain potential toxicities for some patients, including pancreatitis, thyroid cancer, and very rarely, but now officially acknowledged in the case of Wegovy blindness, caused by a condition called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
In cohort 1 at first dispensation, 62% and 36% of dulaglutide users received the 1.5 mg and 0.75 mg dosage formulation, respectively, and s.c
Using semaglutide as a weight-loss medication has been successful in clinical trials
The product has a long history in the semaglutide market and has built strong trust with doctors and patients