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Effects of semaglutide on heart failure outcomes in diabetes and chronic kidney disease in the FLOW trial
Idaho (Blue Cross of Idaho) Blue Cross of Idaho joined the wave of coverage removals, implementing restrictions that mirrored the national trend
What results are realistic In clinical trials of branded semaglutide, participants lost on average around 15% of body weight over 68 weeks when the medication was combined with diet and exercise
More concerningly, serious adverse effects have been reported - including 10 deaths in the UK being linked to the use of the drugs