At the end of the day, the researchers argue, everyone needs proper follow-up and management of their obesity treatment, no matter which option they choose
The competitive question is therefore not oral vs injectable, but: which assets can win on both efficacy and frictionless adoption, without creating new safety or adherence tradeoffs
First, the dose may not be high enough
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Patients could see reductions in LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol and triglyceride levels, both of which can affect cardiovascular health
The discontinuation rate range is wider, suggesting that tolerability varies more between individuals with the triple agonist