It also stresses that both branded and compounded routes require medical evaluation and ongoing provider supervision, and that availability and insurance coverage differ from one provider to the next
00:08:41 Vickie Danaher When patients do get oral semaglutide for obesity, keep in mind that it has similar GI side effects as injectable semaglutide, so things like nausea and upset stomach, and help ensure proper dose titration to help limit these effects
To view or add a comment, sign in We created a blog post on our website on Friday that Health Canada had approved the first generic version of Ozempic (semaglutide) for use in Canada for treating type 2 diabetes: About an hour later, we saw the news that a Health Canada has already approved a 2nd generic version of Ozempic (a Canadian version): For benefit plan sponsors with the appropriate drug management provisions in place, this will result in a material reduction in cost for anyone currently taking Ozempic on your plan
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Most patients who have type II diabetes or prediabetes will get coverage from their health insurance plans