The oral segment is expected to grow rapidly with CAGR of 22.9% during the forecast period due to its convenience and noninvasive administration, which improves patient observation
However, not all liposomal deliveries are created equal
One randomized controlled trial (RCT) found that exenatide (2 mg weekly for 6 weeks), when combined with a nicotine replacement therapy patch, reduced nicotine cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and post-cessation weight gain, and increased nicotine abstinence compared to placebo or nicotine replacement therapy alone, in individuals who had smoked for at least a year and consumed 10 cigarettes daily [21]
While these belong to the same drug class as Rybelsus, individual responses can vary, and some people tolerate one formulation better than another
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