Data Extraction and Quality Assessment Two investigators (Hu and Song) independently extracted the following data by reviewing the full text of each study: first author, year of publication, Clinical Trial Registration Number (NCT ID), trial duration, patient characteristics, sample size, intervention (type of GLP-1 receptor agonist), comparators, and outcomes of interest
Management of diabetic retinopathy should follow established clinical guidelines and practice patterns, including anti-VEGF therapy, laser or surgery as indicated
One milligram equals 1,000 micrograms
For example, in clinical trials of Wegovy, hair loss was reported in 2.5% of Wegovy-treated adult patients vs 1.0% of placebo-treated adult patients
Why Compounded Semaglutide Costs Less Than Wegovy Brand Name Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of brand-name Wegovy, sets the wholesale price around $969 per pen, and retail prices often exceed $1,400 before insurance or patient assistance programs
However, it is still being studied and should not be confused with currently established FDA-approved medications