The FDA is also monitoring the availability of other GLP-1 medications, including dulaglutide and liraglutide, which remain in shortage
With India home to the worlds second-largest population of people living with type-2 diabetes, this launch marks a strategic expansion for Novo Nordisk and strengthens its GLP-1 portfolio, which also includes obesity-focused therapies like Wegovy
But with diabetes, this process doesn't work the way it should, and sugar builds up in your blood
Body composition and baseline digestive health also influence severity
It should also include the date it was written, as a Letter of Medical Necessity is typically valid for 12 months
Public Health Recommendations The CPHA article outlines three recommendations for the public health sector: Addressing industry influence and the commercial determinants of health, including engagement in policy reform around drug pricing, regulation, and access Strengthening evidence and surveillance to track GLP-1 use, access, outcomes, and inequities Countering misinformation through knowledge translation and health education initiatives The author writes that long-term effectiveness of GLP-1 drugs in everyday use remains uncertain, including whether changes are sustained and what happens after stopping treatment