Tier 3 (same-day evaluation): Right-upper-quadrant pain radiating to the shoulder, severe abdominal pain, jaundice, signs of dehydration (orthostatic dizziness, dark urine, heart rate above 100 at rest), or inability to tolerate any oral fluids for 12 hours
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Total semaglutide sales, including generic and innovator, in April stood at around Rs 88-90 crore, up from about Rs 59 crore in March, said industry sources
Reduces risk of cardiovascular events: People who use Semaglutide are less likely to have strokes and heart attacks than those who dont use it
Canadian patients, on the other hand, already have access to approved generics as of spring 2026
Dose increases may temporarily bring back mild symptoms, but they typically resolve faster