However, persistent and worsening headaches are less common with semaglutide and require evaluation by a licensed medical professional
They can also lower the chances of heart issues in people with type 2 diabetes
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In this conservative coverage scenario, that means most beneficiaries with elevated BMI and cardiovascular risk would remain ineligible for semaglutide, yet the medication could still potentially become one of the costliest drugs to Medicare. The high costs associated with semaglutide have been researched at length as the drug has gained popularity
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