While rare, semaglutide can cause serious side effects like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), gallbladder problems (gallstones), and vision changes
Ongoing research will further illuminate the long-term cardiovascular impacts of these medications, guiding more precise treatment strategies
Other serious implications that could occur include inflammation, pain, redness, scarring, and permanent loss of vision
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Step 3: NICE Assessment (For NHS Use) If MHRA approval is granted, the medicine may then be assessed by NICE to determine: Cost-effectiveness Eligible patient groups Prescribing criteria Whether the NHS funds it This stage mainly affects NHS availability, but private prescribing decisions may differ depending on the product licence