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Economic evaluation of tirzepatide, semaglutide, and liraglutide in the treatment of obese and overweight patients without diabetes: a short-term cost-effectiveness analysis in Iran

Oct 2026 · Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders · Vol 25 · 0 citations · 34 references
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Although tirzepatide provided greater health benefits, its higher cost limited its cost-effectiveness at current prices, and semaglutide was the cost-effective injectable GLP-1-1-based therapy in Iran.

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