Clinicians must carefully evaluate individual patient risk factors, particularly personal or family history of MTC or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), before prescribing these agents
The introduction of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide fundamentally altered the metabolic playing field
It has also warned about salt forms that differ from the active ingredient in approved drugs, as well as illegal online sales and counterfeit products that may contain the wrong ingredient or harmful substances
Novo Nordisk will continue to sell Wegovy on other telehealth platforms that "share our commitment to patient safety," said Dave Moore, executive vice president at Novo Nordisk, in the company's statement
While Eli Lilly has been tight-lipped about list price, analysts say there's a good chance orforglipron could cost less than the $900 monthly list price of current drugs, since a pill is easier to produce and distribute.