In a study published in the Journal of Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy, Sujith Ramachandran, associate professor of pharmacy administration, said that cost-effective does not necessarily mean cost-saving for insurance companies
Expanding coverage would make these products more accessible to underserved populations, particularly those disproportionately affected by obesity and diabetes
Both meds can cause an upset stomach such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
But oral versions of these drugs havent taken off in the same way as the injectables despite even early data showing weight loss and health benefits to be relatively comparable
In pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with type 2 diabetes, monitor blood glucose prior to starting Wegovy and during Wegovy treatment
Unlike GLP-1, GIP doesnt significantly slow gastric emptying