2021;18(4):e1003486-e
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, pancreatitis symptoms, gallbladder problems, and potential thyroid concerns are the main issues discussed in clinical literature
Doctors usually prescribe a lower dose to start with and work up to a full-strength dose over several months to minimize side effects
Retail pharmacies are ubiquitous
On December 22, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration approved an oral formulation of semaglutide (Wegovy pill) for chronic weight management ( 9 )
Under national pharmacare bilateral agreements, Health Canada will support British Columbia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and Yukon in providing free or lowcost contraception and diabetes medications through initiatives such as the Diabetes Devices and Supplies Fund and the Universal Access to Contraception and Diabetes Medications Initiative