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Cost Considerations Novo Nordisk has indicated a starting list price near ~$149/month for the oral starting dose, considerably lower than many injectable equivalents

Insulin resistance increases

Semaglutide produces significantly greater weight loss, averaging 1522% of body weight in clinical trials, compared to 24 pounds typically seen with Jardiance

Medicare does cover GLP-1s for FDA-approved uses other than weight loss, including type 2 diabetes, reducing cardiovascular risk and obstructive sleep apnea
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