Novo Nordisk announced that Rybelsus, a once-a-day semaglutide pill, received a new Health Canada authorization, with all other GLP-1 drugs available in Canada to date being injectables [Source: globalnews.ca/news/11609231/health-canada-glp-1-pill-rybelsus]
Wright points out that regaining lost weight is highly likely to result in subsequent attenuation of wider health benefits
When to contact a healthcare provider: Persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, signs of dehydration (dark urine, dizziness, dry mouth), or any symptoms that prevent normal daily activities
The pricing tie-breaker is usually pharmacy choice and provincial coverage rather than the molecule
Semaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes Summary: The SUSTAIN 6 trial investigated semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits in patients with T2DM
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