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HCP Webinar Series
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Free Online Webinar
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16 July 2026 · 7:00 – 8:15 PM BST
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Oral Semaglutide for Obesity:
What Prescribers
Need to Know
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A clinical deep-dive into the evidence base, prescribing considerations, and patient selection criteria for the newly MHRA-licensed oral formulation. Certificate of Learning available.
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Your speaker
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Professor Alex Miras
Professor of Endocrinology, Ulster University
Professor Miras is a leading academic clinician and researcher in obesity medicine, endocrinology, and metabolic disease. His work spans GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy, bariatric outcomes, and the mechanisms of weight regulation. He is a recognised authority on pharmacological obesity management in the UK.
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What we'll cover
| MHRA approval summary and licensed indication Overview of the approved indication for oral semaglutide in obesity management. |
| Clinical trial data: efficacy and safety vs injectable Head-to-head evidence comparing oral and injectable semaglutide formulations. |
| Patient selection: who is a suitable candidate Identifying appropriate patients and understanding the oral route's clinical advantage. |
| Administration requirements and prescribing considerations Practical guidance on dosing administration and prescribing in clinical practice. |
| Titration protocol, monitoring, and side-effect management Dose escalation, ongoing monitoring requirements, and managing common adverse effects. |
| Switching considerations: injectable to oral and vice versa Clinical decision-making framework for transitioning patients between formulations. |
| Live Q&A with Professor Miras Put your questions directly to Professor Miras. |
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Date
Thursday
16 July 2026
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Time
7:00 – 8:15 PM
BST (UK)
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Certificate
of Learning
Provided on attendance
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Reserve your place
Free to attend. Places are limited.
Register to receive the session link.
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