J Hypertens 2016;34:114050
FDA approves Novo Nordisk's oral semaglutide for cardiovascular (CV) risk reduction in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk, including those who have not had a prior CV event
Semaglutide, is available in both brand-name formulations (such as Ozempic and Wegovy) and compounded versions prepared by specialized pharmacies
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Identifying biologically distinct subgroups, such as patients with central adiposity, insulin resistance, or elevated inflammatory markers, may enable the development of stratified treatment approaches, improving the likelihood of clinical benefit from GLP-1 RAs and similar agents [102]
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