Do you think people using needle stick weight loss drugs will switch to pills if and when they are approved?

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) July 24th, 2024 from iPhone

I’m sure oral diabetic drugs will be tested for weight loss so they can sell it under the new use and get a new patent and charge lots of money.

Do you think people already using drugs like Ozembic, which is an injection, will switch to a pill if it gets approved. To clarify, I do not mean Ozembic in pill form. I mean current pill medication like Metformin (Glucophage) being used for weight loss just as an example. I am not saying Metformin is or will be approved for weight loss, it is just an example. There are other possibilities too.

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People will do what they can to make that happen.

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If the effectiveness is equivalent, a pill is an easier and more efficient delivery system.

I am on Wegovy. The self injection is easy, but one must be careful to properly inject the medicine. And then I am left with a “sharp” which requires special disposal. I would rather take a pill.

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If a pill comes out that’s as effective as the shots, I’m sure people would prefer it. It’s a hassle to deal with injectables daily. The weekly ones like Ozempic and Wegovy aren’t as bad.

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