Bernie Sanders calls vote to subpoena Novo Nordisk U.S. head over Ozempic, Wegovy prices

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Bernie Sanders calls vote to subpoena Novo Nordisk U.S. head over Ozempic, Wegovy prices
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To your last point, according to Hari, generics for semaglutide should be available in 2032.

For that drug yes. He did mention that there was something older, which these new ones are based on, which are coming out of patent. I believe it was liraglutide (victoza). Still seems to require daily injections I believe 😑 but for people who may need this, it's maybe worth it. I used to take daily injections for allergies (slowly strengthened over time) and others get it for diabetes anyway. especially if it is cheaper and with generics.

Ah yeah, I know what you're referring to, and yes I think you're right, it's daily and I don't think as effective but when your options are limited by insert rant about US "healthcare" here probably better than nothing.