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How to Avoid It: Always store unopened semaglutide vials in the refrigerator, away from the freezer section to avoid accidental freezing
As the first and only FDA-approved oral GLP-1 RA product, several studies have assessed the cost-effectiveness of semaglutide for treating T2DM in China, but none have compared its oral formulation with other GLP-1 RAs listed in Chinas national medical insurance catalogue ( Oral semaglutide demonstrated inferior cost-effectiveness compared to exenatide (ICER: $88,776.61/QALY), possibly due to the latter being the first GLP-1 RA available in the Chinese market, with a lower annual price than other GLP-1 RAs (i.e., semaglutide, dulaglutide, liraglutide, and lixisenatide)
Many metabolic conditions develop gradually and remain unnoticed for years
Wegovy commonly causes nausea, altered bowel habits, and abdominal discomfort, particularly during initial treatment and dose increases