That creates a wider set of non-injectable entry points for self-pay patients, though patients should still ask detailed questions about formulation type, expected efficacy, fulfillment pathway, and whether they are receiving a brand-name or compounded product
Key takeaways An FDA-approved generic for Wegovy will not be available for several years
In this case, although GLP-1 users had about twice the relative risk of ischemic optic neuropathy compared to other drugs, the absolute increase was only around 3 to 4 extra cases per 10,000 people over 18 monthsmeaning the overall chance remains very small
Some patients start on Wegovy and switch to Mounjaro after a plateau
10.1038/s41598-025-86977-x Summary Keywords Atractylenolide I, carbonic anhydrase IX, DSS-induced colitis, ferroptosis, inflammatory bowel disease Citation Wang Y, Liang M, Guo H, Sun Z, Sun C, Chen M and Xu L (2026) Targeting carbonic anhydrase IX-mediated ferroptosis by atractylenolide I alleviates DSS-induced colitis in mice
Scientists have found low NAD+ levels in patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis
