The oral maximum is 25 mg daily (Wegovy 25 mg pill, approved December 2025) or 14 mg daily (Rybelsus)
A confirmed, untreated B12 deficiency can contribute to nerve symptoms and anemia over time, and for older adults the balance problems that severe deficiency can cause may raise the risk of falls
They claim tailoring dosages to each individual patient would be cheaper and could help tackle shortages of semaglutide, as well as minimising side-effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and dizziness
By hitting two targets at once, tirzepatide aims to offer a synergistic effect that may lead to more significant changes in weight and blood sugar levels for some individuals
CMS intends for the Bridge to seamlessly transition into the BALANCE Model in 2028, a program designed to permanently integrate weight-loss therapies and nutritional support directly into Medicare and Medicaid benefits