These medications also have cardioprotective effects, which are meant to lower the risk of major cardiovascular events in people who already have cardiovascular disease
Exclusivity is a multi-layered construct: CoM patents, secondary thickets, and FDA regulatory exclusivities (NCE, ODE, pediatric) all contribute, and their interactions determine the total exclusivity duration
World Health Organization (2019)
Lancet Glob Health
Where I land Im on Zepbound at 12.5mg, prescribed by an actual physician, monitored with bloodwork, covered by insurance, and recallable if a batch goes wrong
Salt form differences: The FDA notes that some compounded products may use salt forms (such as semaglutide sodium or semaglutide acetate)