Event Date:
February 18, 2026 12:00 pm
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LVBCH OBESITY LEARNING COLLABORATIVE

EMPLOYER MEMBERS ONLY

Special Webinar Update – the “Wegovy Pill”

Oral Semaglutide - The "Wegovy Pill" Update

This presentation will review the clinical profile and employer implications of oral semaglutide 25 mg (the “Wegovy Pill”) studied for adults with obesity or overweight plus at least one weight-related comorbidity, alongside lifestyle interventions (increased physical activity and reduced-calorie diet).

Speakers will summarize the key clinical data, discuss market trends and practical strategies for employer-sponsored plans — whether they already cover anti‑obesity medications (AOMs) or are evaluating coverage for the first time.

Learning Objectives

By attending this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the Obesity Landscape and what to expect in 2026 and beyond
  • Provide a clinical review of the Wegovy Pill
  • Identify insights into the Obesity Market Access Landscape for Employers

Niki Patel, PharmD, MBA, CDCES

Medical Accounts Director
Novo Nordisk

Dr. Niki Patel is currently a Medical Accounts Director with Novo Nordisk, focused on education and access to therapies in cardiometabolic diseases across the NorthEast. In this role, Dr. Patel spends her time consulting employers, health plans and state government (Medicaid/Medicare) organizations responsible for drug formulary decisions impacting millions of patients throughout the country. In addition, Dr. Patel engages with large employer and coalitions such as Chubb, Quest, GPBCH, NEBGH, and LVBCH who are attentive to the clinical crisis of obesity and diabetes in employees. Her aim is to assist organizations in improving employees’ health via appropriate medical management. She served as keynote speaker at multiple conferences and roundtables over the past few years.

More recently, Dr. Patel has been an advocate on health equity and its impact on patients with chronic conditions.

Over the years, Niki has received many honors including: 2015 NorthEast Customer Engagement Award, the 2015 and 2016 Take Action Challenge Grants, 2018 Medical Affairs Circle of Excellence the highest award given to clinical employees in the organization, and a company innovation challenge.

In addition, she serves as Adjunct Professor at Long Island University where she founded the first Intro to Pharmaceutical Industry course, serves as advisor for a pharmacy student leadership organization and as preceptor for pharmacy rotation students. She also serves on the Education Committee for the Pharmacy Quality Alliance, and previously was on the board of NYCSHP where she organized their 1st Medical Mission to her hometown in India. She also volunteers at a non-profit in Community and Public Affairs to support charitable work including health fairs, educational seminars and programs for underserved communities. She is passionate about patient advocacy, health equity, and education.

Josh Khachadourian

Senior Regional Account Manager
Novo Nordisk

Josh Khachadourian is a Senior Regional Account Manager in the Lehigh Valley, responsible for leading employer partnerships. In his role, Josh collaborates closely with organizations to understand their workforce needs, deliver tailored program solutions, and strengthen long‑term business relationships to ensure employers receive the highest level of support and impact.

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