Never attempt to warm the pen artificially using hot water, microwaves, or direct sunlight, as heat can degrade the medication
Pharmacists sometimes have to assist providers in using the portal
More serious but rare safety considerations include pancreatitis (discontinue if suspected), gallbladder disease, potential thyroid C-cell tumors (based on rodent studies), risk of hypoglycemia when used with insulin or sulfonylureas, and potential for acute kidney injury with severe dehydration
Least-squares mean percentage changes in body weight at week 48 were 8.7% (1 mg), 17.1% (4 mg), 22.8% (8 mg), and 24.2% (12 mg), compared with 2.1% in the placebo arm
The most common reasons: drug shortages, insurance changes and side effect management