the other, from Lilly, is called orforglipron - until it receives a brand name - and is expected to be cleared by the FDA by summer
But its a meaningful step forward for a lot of Medicare patients since we know that weight loss medications are excluded from Part D coverage under federal law
These include (in no particular order): Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Stomach pain Loss of appetite Headache Dizziness Fatigue Injection site reactions (such as redness, swelling, or itching) Less common but more serious side effects of semaglutide may include: Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Kidney problems Gallbladder problems Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Hypersensitivity reactions (such as rash, hives, or difficulty breathing) The majority of the side effects are short-lived and go away once your body gets used to the medication dosage
What TrumpRx Could Mean for Medication Access: What We Know So Far TrumpRx , announced on September 30, 2025, builds on the May 2025 executive order Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Drug Pricing to American Patients, aimed at lowering prescription drug prices