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Safety and tolerability of semaglutide across the SUSTAIN and PIONEER phase IIIa clinical trial programmes.

Authors :
Aroda, Vanita R.
Erhan, Umut
Jelnes, Peter
Meier, Juris J.
Abildlund, Morten Tind
Pratley, Richard
Vilsbøll, Tina
Husain, Mansoor
Source :
Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism; May2023, Vol. 25 Issue 5, p1385-1397, 13p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Aim: Glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists improve glycaemic control: some are now available as oral and subcutaneous formulations, and some have indications for reducing cardiovascular risk. The expanded scope for these therapies warrants comprehensive safety evaluations. We report the safety/tolerability of subcutaneous and oral semaglutide from the SUSTAIN and PIONEER clinical trial programmes, respectively. Materials and methods: Adverse events (AEs) from 16 randomized placebo‐ or active‐controlled phase IIIa trials in patients with type 2 diabetes (n = 11 159) including once‐weekly subcutaneous semaglutide (n = 3150; SUSTAIN trials) or once‐daily oral semaglutide (n = 4116; PIONEER trials) were analysed. Data pools were analysed for each programme, with separate analyses of cardiovascular outcomes trials (CVOTs; n = 6480). Results: In the phase IIIa pools, gastrointestinal disorders were reported in 41.9%/39.1% of patients with subcutaneous/oral semaglutide, respectively (most prevalent during initiation/escalation) versus 22.0%/24.8% with comparators. Rates of kidney disorders, acute pancreatitis, malignant neoplasms, hypoglycaemia, diabetic retinopathy, heart failure and other cardiovascular events were similar for semaglutide versus comparators. Cholelithiasis incidence was higher with subcutaneous and oral semaglutide versus placebo. Diabetic retinopathy incidence was higher with subcutaneous semaglutide versus placebo in SUSTAIN 6. Small pulse rate increases occurred with both formulations; there was no increased rate of arrhythmias. Fatal AE incidence was similar between semaglutide and comparators. Versus placebo, CVOTs showed a reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular events with subcutaneous semaglutide and non‐inferiority criteria were met with oral semaglutide. Conclusions: The most common AEs with semaglutide were gastrointestinal disorders, which decreased with continued therapy. These comprehensive safety/tolerability data may better inform patient selection and guidance in care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14628902
Volume :
25
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
162841987
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.14990