The availability of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, is crucial for patient treatment across a range of demographics because it is predominantly used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity
2023, NEJM) showed 20 percent reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events, opened a separate coverage pathway on most Cigna plans
This is especially important for people on highly restrictive eating plans, older adults, vegetarians, vegans, or those with certain digestive or absorption issues
Davies M, Frch L, Jeppesen OK et al (2021) Semaglutide 2.4 mg once a week in adults with overweight or obesity, and type 2 diabetes (STEP 2): a randomised, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial
This can be expected to result in GTP depletion
Experientia 48 (6), 575582 (1992)