Novo Nordisk offers an online savings program (sort of like a Wegovy savings card) to help lower the cost of a Wegovy prescription
And the data behind it is the same global trial evidence Novo has been collecting for years
This suggests that the indication and reason for taking GLP-1s likely play a role in effectiveness, as those focused on only glycemic control may not see any change in weight loss, and vice versa
Cutting down on processed stuff, sugary drinks, and unhealthy fats is a big deal here
We believe that it is reasonable to require an enhanced disclosure to the patient who may be prescribed one of these drugs that this molecule is not as well-characterized as drugs that would normally be dispensed to patients, and the patient needs to understand that there may be a higher risk profile, and they should only be taken under the care of a physician," he said
The reasons vary from genetic factors affecting receptor sensitivity to metabolic conditions that override GLP-1 signaling to undiagnosed medical issues masking the medication effects
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