The all-in cost might be similar or even lower than medication-only pricing once you factor in separate medical care expenses
Side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and GI upset may limit use for some people
The safety profile at doses below those studied in clinical trials is not well characterized, and there is no FDA approval for this indication
GLP-1 performs its biological functions through binding to GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R), a multifunctional member of the G protein-coupled receptor family, which initiates a downstream signaling cascade [3, 4]
Given this, the drugmaker says, Its important to recognize that overall demand will continue to exceed supply, which means that some patients may still have difficulty filling Wegovy prescriptions