Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nod as a weight-loss medication in June 2021 under the brand name Wegovy
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Wegovy: Higher cost, not widely covered
For those preferring pills, the Wegovy oral pill provides the same active ingredient in a daily format, offering simplicity for injection-averse patients
According to Duah, Dexterity and vision can also play a role in a persons comfort with using a pen, and people with issues in those realms may want to opt to take a pill. Alternatively, Duah noted, If the patient already suffers from gastrointestinal issues like nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, or constipation, [licensed physicians] would [consider] injected Victoza or Ozempic over oral Rybelsus as the oral formulation has a higher risk of side effects. While Rybelsus is an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes, its not suitable for everyone
Compounded drugs are custom-made by pharmacies and have served as a lower-cost alternative during supply issuesoften costing around $350 compared to $1,000 for the brand-name versions
