In the SELECT CV outcome trial, which included patients aged 45 years or older with a body mass index (BMI) 27.0 kg m 2 and established ASCVD but without diabetes, those treated with the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), semaglutide 2.4 mg, had a 20% MACE reduction compared with those receiving placebo on top of standard of care 12
Bydureon BCise is an injectable medication taken under the skin
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Importantly, no delayed gastric emptying was observed, and gastrointestinal tolerance was favorable
Having said that, people taking a higher dosage (2.4 mg) of injectable semaglutide, associated with Wegovy tend to lose more weight than those taking the 1 mg Ozempic dose of semaglutide