In this article, we compare their mechanisms, results, safety, and ideal use cases so you can make an informed choice with guidance from medical professionals
In response to growing criticism of the cost of their drugs, Novo Nordisk, the company that manufactures Ozempic and Wegovy, reported last year that rebates and other fees (across all payers) accounted for about 40% of the cost of the two drugs and that they expected rebates to grow
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Other common systemic side effects include constipation, diarrhea, headache, and fatigue
The hazard ratio for all-cause mortality was 0.94 (95% CI: 0.78-1.13)
However, despite GLP-1 agonists higher efficacy, the higher cost makes them not cost-effective [61] in some analyses when compared to older, less expensive alternatives