Gai HF, An JX, Qian XY, Wei YJ, Williams JP, Gao GL
Unson, C
Benefits Suppression of appetite and better hunger control
Design, Setting, and Participants In a retrospective matched cohort study using data from a centralised data registry of patients evaluated by neuro-ophthalmologists at 1 academic institution from December 1, 2017, through November 30, 2023, a search for International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision code H47.01 (ischaemic optic neuropathy) and text search yielded 16 827 patients with no history of NAION
Under the deal, the monthly out-of-pocket cost of the drugs could range from $50 to around $350, depending on the dosage and insurance coverage
Patients with a history of small-bowel obstruction or fistulizing disease should consult their gastroenterologist before initiating any GLP-1, as slowed gastric emptying and reduced motility may pose mechanical risks