While this revolution disrupts established practices, it also provides an opportunity to rethink patient care holistically, prioritizing their well-being
But it wasnt until semaglutide hit the market (first as Ozempic [archived link] in 2017 followed by Wegovy [archived link]) in 2021) that GLP-1 RAs captured the worlds attention
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The takeaway seemed clear: stick to the FDA-approved versions if you value safety
After this process, semaglutide was approved for weight loss under the brand name Wegovy in 2021
This training should cover all steps: attaching a new needle for each injection, performing the flow check with a new pen, selecting the dose, proper injection technique, and safe needle disposal