1 vial of semaglutide Compounded (GLP-1) Microdose GLP-1 — Zera Health

BOSTON The number of medications in development to treat obesity continues to grow, and the drugs can offer health benefits for patients beyond weight loss, according to a speaker at the Cardiometabolic Health Congress

One continuity risk worth flagging: Invigor Medical discontinued GLP-1s, and Hims cancelled its compounded semaglutide pill under FDA and Novo Nordisk pressure (Novo has filed 130-plus lawsuits across 40 states)

At Aspire MedSpa, Rosaly Stephens, ARNP-C , and our clinical team believe that proper preparation is key to a smooth experience

The reason lies in how the medication works

Even before generics arrive, manufacturer discounts, Medicare pricing changes, and increasing competition are gradually making semaglutide treatment more affordable

From the newest sub-study of the SELECT trial, researchers found that compared to a placebo, patients treated with semaglutide 2.4 mg presented a significant reduction in non-ASCVD deaths, especially deaths from infections