Dietary modifications can significantly improve tolerability
High probabilities of equivalence were observed for semaglutide 2.4 mg versus tirzepatide 10 mg (99.4%) and semaglutide 7.2 mg versus tirzepatide 15 mg (94.8%)
Unlike appetite suppressants that work through stimulation (which can cause jitteriness or sleep disruption), semaglutide mimics a natural hormone your body recognizes, typically resulting in a gentler, more sustainable shift in eating patterns and food preferences
GLP-1 medications are expensive, with monthly costs ranging from $900 to $1,300 without insurance coverage
Estimates from a White House official show the change would save patients without health insurance, or whose insurance does not cover the drugs, $1,000 or more a month in out-of-pocket expenses and help redress inequity in who gets the medication