Oral semaglutide showed superiority over placebo [35], empagliflozin [36], and sitagliptin [37] and noninferiority over liraglutide [38] in reducing HbA1c levels in T2DM patients
Ozempic (semaglutide) is contraindicated in patients with a family history of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
Wegovy (the weight management indication) has broader coverage than Ozempic for non-diabetic patients, but many plans still exclude weight loss medications or require prior authorization
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