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FDA Approves First Oral GLP-1 Medication for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in High-Risk Diabetic Patients

** In a landmark decision, the FDA has approved the first oral GLP-1 medication for reducing cardiovascular risk. The approval for Novo Nordisk’s Rybelsus is based on trial data showing a significant reduction in major adverse cardiac events for adults with type 2 diabetes, even without a prior history of heart attack or stroke. **CONTENT:**

Landmark FDA Approval Expands Use of Oral GLP-1 Therapy