![]() Pen-sharing poses a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens. Never Share an Ozempic ® Pen Between Patients: Ozempic ® pens must never be shared between patients, even if the needle is changed.Patients with a history of diabetic retinopathy should be monitored for progression of diabetic retinopathy. The effect of long-term glycemic control with semaglutide on diabetic retinopathy complications has not been studied. Rapid improvement in glucose control has been associated with a temporary worsening of diabetic retinopathy. The absolute risk increase for diabetic retinopathy complications was larger among patients with a history of diabetic retinopathy at baseline than among patients without a known history of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic Retinopathy Complications: In a 2-year trial involving patients with type 2 diabetes and high cardiovascular risk, more events of diabetic retinopathy complications occurred in patients treated with Ozempic ® (3.0%) compared with placebo (1.8%).If pancreatitis is suspected, discontinue Ozempic ® promptly, and if pancreatitis is confirmed, do not restart. Observe patients carefully for signs and symptoms of pancreatitis (persistent severe abdominal pain, sometimes radiating to the back with or without vomiting). Pancreatitis: Acute and chronic pancreatitis have been reported in clinical studies.Risk of Thyroid C-Cell Tumors: Patients should be referred to an endocrinologist for further evaluation if serum calcitonin is measured and found to be elevated or thyroid nodules are noted on physical examination or neck imaging.Sometimes using a mail order pharmacy is cheaper. Check costs for mail-order pharmacies.Ask your doctor if you can take a generic drug, or a cheaper brand-name drug (if one’s available).Find out if your state offers help with drug costs.Check if the company that makes your drug offers help paying for it.Compare Medicare drug plans to find a plan with lower drug costs.Other ways to lower your prescription drug costs: Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition (NET) Programġ-80. Keep your receipts with your prescription drug prices, and call Medicare's ![]()
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