Surgery May Be More Cost-Effective Than Wegovy in Adults With a BMI 35+

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A certain type of bariatric surgery may prove more cost-effective over time than a popular weight loss drug, an economic evaluation study suggested. In an analysis of adults with class II obesity (BMI 35-39.9), endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) added 0.06 more quality-adjusted life-years while costing $33,583 less than semaglutide (Wegovy) over 5 years, Christopher Thompson, […]

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Publish date : 2024-04-12 17:03:14

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