Patients transporting Wegovy without proper insulation, coolers, or temperature monitoring risk exposing the medication to heat, which is semaglutide's greatest enemy
First, unless coverage becomes universal, plans that offer it will continue to attract sicker members the adverse selection problem described above
The injection sites commonly used include the abdomen, thighs, or upper arms
Use is contraindicated in individuals with baseline hypoglycemia or conditions predisposing to hypoglycemia
Reconstitute in sterile water or sterile bacteriostatic water at neutral pH
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approvals of GLP-1 and GLP1 /GIP RAs 11,22-34 However, these labels are being expanded to include additional indications for patients with a spectrum of other cardiometabolic conditions, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and obstructive sleep apnea