Rare side effects include pancreatitis, acute kidney injury, worsening diabetes-related retinopathy and medullary thyroid cancer
CMS has said it will monitor plans to make sure they do not shift these prescriptions to the Bridge to offload cost
In case further glycemic control is still needed, the dose can be augmented to 1.8 mg daily
Whether you take semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), knowing how to handle your pen correctly can prevent wasted doses and ensure you get the full benefit of each injection
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