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Wegovy may have highest ischaemic optic neuropathy and sight loss risk
Wegovy, a GLP-1 agonist for weight loss, may carry the highest risk of ischaemic optic neuropathy (ION) and sudden sight loss of the semaglutide drugs, according to a study by researchers from the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They found that the risk is almost five times higher with Wegovy than it is with Ozempic, and three times greater in men than it is in women. ION is caused by inadequate/interrupted blood flow to the optic nerve, resulting in sudden vis


FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) for CV risk reduction in T2DM adults
Novo Nordisk has received FDA approval for Rybelsus for reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) such as cardiovascular (CV) death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for these events, whether they've had a prior CV event or not (primary and secondary prevention). Results of the SOUL trial reinforce the clinical profile of the semaglutide molecule, which has been studied across a variety of therapeutic areas. "Ev


SOUL trial: Oral semaglutide 14 mg demonstrated superior reduction in risk of CV events
e full results from the SOUL cardiovascular outcomes trial, investigating the effects of Rybelsus (semaglutide) tablets 14 mg on reducing...


Novo Nordisk to protect US patients from unlawful sales of non-FDA approved ‘semaglutide medicines’
Novo Nordisk is taking multiple actions to protect US patients from the unlawful marketing and sales of non-FDA approved counterfeit and...
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