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Is it going to change
As the FDA has cautioned, unapproved compounded semaglutide drugs do not have the same safety, quality, and effectiveness assurances as Novo Nordisks FDA-approved semaglutide medicines, and patients should not use a compounded drug if an approved drug is available. Theres huge safety implications, Ryder says
So yes, price drops certainly help, but by no means does this solve the problem of obesity in the United States
Consider tirzepatide if: Your BMI is 35 and you need substantial weight reduction You have previously tried semaglutide at therapeutic dose for 16+ weeks and lost less than 5% of your starting weight You have type 2 diabetes alongside obesity Mounjaro is FDA-approved for both indications Your insurance covers Zepbound or Mounjaro, or you qualify for Lillys savings card Consider semaglutide if: Your insurance covers Wegovy or Ozempic but not Zepbound You have established cardiovascular disease the SELECT trial data on semaglutides cardiovascular benefit is more developed You prefer the longer post-market safety track record Cost is a primary constraint and semaglutide has better coverage under your specific plan The responder phenotype Neither drugs response is fully predictable
Benefits include: \Weight Loss: Mean 15.2% body weight reduction