Once-weekly semaglutide doubles the five-year risk of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy in a Danish cohort of 424,152 persons with type 2 diabetes
Reuters reported earlier this week that the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has approved a generic semaglutide made by Indias Sun Pharmaceuticals and is reviewing a further 12 applications from other companies
Government programs: Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare may cover Wegovy, but the extent of coverage varies
Compounded semaglutide is a synthetic glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist used for chronic weight management, along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity, for people with an initial body mass index (BMI) of: 30 kg/m2 or greater (obesity) or 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition (e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia)
Monitor the injection site: After injections, users should assess for swelling or redness, as these symptoms can indicate infection