So far, many endocrinologists and obesity specialists said they will not prescribe compounded semaglutide for their patients, since they cannot be sure what ingredients are in it or how it works compared to the original drug
Some people who begin using semaglutide injections report headaches, but interestingly, one trial reported headaches in 14% of the semaglutide users and 10% in the group using the placebo, and another large clinical trial showed that the rate of individuals who reported headaches was also very close to those reported by the placebo group, so it is hard to know if the semaglutide is directly related to the headaches
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The simplified once-weekly regimen improves adherence compared with daily injections and aligns with employers interest in productivity gains, prompting large insurers to pilot formulary coverage in urban centers