If approved, it will likely face the same coverage barriers that initially limited semaglutide and tirzepatide uptake: prior authorization requirements, step therapy protocols (requiring failure of cheaper agents first), and quantity limits
However, Ozempic shows better long-term tolerance with lower discontinuation rates (7% vs 13%)
Outcomes identified by the clinical expert that are important when assessing whether a patient is responding to treatment in clinical practice include: improvement in glycemic parameters, improvement in body weight with the attendant improvement in blood pressure and lipids, long-range improvement in microvascular and macrovascular events, and HRQoL
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If people with diabetes are missing doses, that could cause concerning effects on blood sugar levels, and the benefits to reduce heart disease risk or kidney disease are likely to be less, Low Wang said