Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus®) is a new formulation of semaglutide for oral administration of this GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP1-RA). Oral semaglutide, recently marketed in Belgium, is indicated for the treatment of hyperglycemia in poorly controlled adult Type 2 diabetics (T2DM) (HbA1c >7.5%) while taking metformin, with or without insulin. Phase 3 studies with active comparators or placebo demonstrated oral semaglutide’s sustained efficacy in reducing HbA1c and body weight in diabetic patients that were representative of the natural T2DM history, requiring the progressive stepping-up of glucose-lowering therapies. A prospective cardiovascular outcome trial recently confirmed the safety of this new semaglutide formulation.
Key Words
Semaglutide, oral, Type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonist