Will Oral Semaglutide PIONEER the Way to Lower Cardiovascular Risk?

Until recently, glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists were only available as injectable products. Some clinicians and patients are reluctant to use injectable agents because they require additional patient education and can be intimidating.  If a GLP-1 receptor agonist were available in an oral dose form, it would be welcomed treatment option. But would the cardiovascular safety and benefits of oral GLP-1 receptor agonists be better, similar, or worse than their injectable siblings?

Guest Authors:  Sally Earl, PharmD, BCPS and Megan Supple, PharmD, BCACP

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