It is important to contextualise this risk: obesity itself is an independent risk factor for pancreatitis, as are conditions commonly associated with excess weight such as gallstones, hypertriglyceridaemia, and type 2 diabetes
From an investor perspective, it is either a buying opportunity (for generic manufacturers positioned to capitalize) or a selling signal (for brand manufacturer shareholders who understand the revenue implications)
55.5% on 10 mg and 31.6% on 5 mg dose
Short-term economic analyses, such as cost of control analyses, complement longer-term analyses and are useful to assess and easily compare the cost-effectiveness of multiple new treatments
Over the roughly two years since the trials began, people with no prior history of stroke were less likely to experience one while being treated with semaglutide (dark blue) compared to those who received a placebo (light blue)
Because obesity treatment is multimodal, it is essential to adhere to a healthy diet and exercise regularly to get the desired results