According to the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), nausea occurs in approximately 20% of patients taking semaglutide (Ozempic), up to 21% with dulaglutide (Trulicity), and 20-40% with liraglutide (Saxenda), depending on dose
Hepatol Int 2013, 7 (2), 570576
Common side effects include gastrointestinal symptoms such as oily stools, flatulence, and faecal urgency, which can be minimised by adhering to a low-fat diet
Our team recommends speaking with your HR or benefits department about the importance of this coverage for employee health, as they can sometimes opt to include it in the future
Hypoglycemia significantly impairs the health, survival, and quality of life in diabetes mellitus
On top of that you pay cash for the branded medication at Costco Pharmacy: $349/mo for the Wegovy or Ozempic injection, or $299/mo for the Wegovy pill at the maintenance dose (starter doses from $149)