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We dont think of it as something specifically unique to the GLP-1s, insofar as any kind of stress placed on the body be it physical, like surgery, or emotional, psychological, or a lifestyle change can sometimes contribute to a type of hair shedding called telogen effluvium, she told Healthline
Semaglutide is sold under three brand names, each with slightly different dosing profiles: Ozempic injectable, once-weekly, approved for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk reduction Wegovy injectable, once-weekly, higher dose (up to 2.4 mg), approved for weight management Rybelsus oral tablet, taken daily, approved for type 2 diabetes All three share the same active ingredient and similar side-effect profiles, though Wegovy at higher doses tends to cause more frequent GI symptoms
Advocates have also correctly noted that there isnt a single other medicine where Medicare considers the cost of a drug relative to its potential savings in determining coverage but maybe Medicare should start doing so