Hypoglycaemia is uncommon with GLP-1 receptor agonists alone due to their glucose-dependent mechanism, but the risk increases when used in combination with insulin or sulfonylureas
"That has been life-changing for me," Steward said
GLP-1 agonist drugs like Ozempic have been used in the treatment of obesity and weight loss for 15 years, with Ozempic being one of the newest drugs on the market for weight loss
Attempting to split a branded pen risks contamination, dose inaccuracy, and medication degradation
It has also given rise to concerns about counterfeit drugs that may be circulating on the market, as well as the safety and efficacy of the compounded semaglutide produced by compounding pharmacies
For example, if the company offered an HRA with a value of $3,000 and anticipated that 5% of covered adults would fill prescriptions, it could adjust the value of the HRA to, say, $2,000 the following year if utilization jumped to 8% of covered adults