The semaglutide variant for weight management, Wegovy, raked in $3.32 billion, while sales of the oral type 2 diabetes version of the drug, Rybelsus, hit $2.72 billion
A licensed healthcare provider must determine if this combination is appropriate based on your medical history, current medications, and specific weight loss challenges
Contact your GP if you experience widespread bruising beyond injection sites, bruising that does not resolve within one to two weeks, or bruising accompanied by prolonged bleeding, petechiae, or unusual fatigue, as these may indicate an underlying condition
Direct answer: Medicare still does not broadly cover semaglutide when the use is obesity alone
Still, NICE and NHS clinicians recommend monitoring renal and liver function tests periodically, particularly for those with existing disease or on other medications that affect these organs