Oral GLP-1 Medicines

The FDA recently approved a pill version of Wegovy. This is the same molecule (Semaglutide) as is found in the injectable forms of Wegovy and Ozempic as well as the Rybelsus pill.

Eli Lilly has a similar medicine in the pipeline.

All of these medicines work to lower blood sugar and promote weight loss. All require the guidance of a health professional to determine if a patient is appropriate to use them, as well as prescribe to manage.

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