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Early uptake for oral semaglutide proves rapid relative to injectables
Early uptake was rapid for oral semaglutide (Wegovy pill) relative to injectable incretin-based weight management therapies, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in Annals of Internal Medicine .
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A study published online on Oct. 13 in the *Annals of Internal Medicine* found that early uptake of oral semaglutide, marketed as the Wegovy pill, was rapid compared with injectable incretin‑based weight‑management therapies. The research compared prescription patterns of the oral formulation to those of its injectable counterparts. The findings suggest that patients are adopting the pill form more quickly than the injectable options.
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