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Access and affordability are significant challenges, as are governmental policies, such as the current prohibition on Medicare coverage for weight loss medications in the US, restrict availability for many individuals who could benefit from these therapies

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Drug-Drug Interaction Table At a glance Primary DDI mechanism / delayed gastric emptying reduces Cmax of co-administered oral drugs Highest-risk combination / insulin or sulfonylureas plus any GLP-1 RA increases hypoglycemia 2- to 3-fold Warfarin / case reports of INR elevation

Each additional receptor target appears to enhance efficacy but also changes the side effect profile and mechanism of action

Oral Wegovy could be released next year, whilst Orforglipron 6-12 months later