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Their use has exploded in recent years, thanks to the introduction of semaglutide, marketed under the brand names Ozempic, which was originally approved in 2017 to treat type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy, approved in 2021 initially for obesity
Patients have a right to be educated and informed about the possible side effects and risks associated with Wegovy, Ozempic or any other prescription drug
In an active-comparator setting, tirzepatide was noninferior to dulaglutide for 3-point MACE in SURPASS-CVOT (HR 0.92
Set a reminder 4-6 weeks before your authorization expires to initiate the reauthorization process, avoiding gaps in coverage
If not adequately replaced, this can result in dehydration and darker yellow urine