“One of the things that has made the Ozempic conversation a little bit confusing and misdirected is that the most […]

“The active compound in Ozempic, semaglutide, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It works by activating GLP-1 receptors throughout

“Ozempic was first approved, in 2017, as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes. It’s a substance called semaglutide, and the

“the FDA approved semaglutide for weight loss in 2021 under the brand name Wegovy. However, Wegovy provides a higher dose

“Today’s approval offers adults with obesity or overweight a beneficial new treatment option to incorporate into a weight management program,”

“Developed to fight diabetes, Ozempic and similar drugs are now being deployed far beyond the medical uses for which they

“Developed to fight diabetes, Ozempic and similar drugs are now being deployed far beyond the medical uses for which they

“Developed to fight diabetes, Ozempic and similar drugs are now being deployed far beyond the medical uses for which they

“While Ozempic is not specifically labeled as a weight loss drug, studies sponsored by Novo Nordisk, the company that makes

“I wasn’t getting name-brand Ozempic. I was getting semaglutide, which is the key ingredient in Ozempic, and it was compounded,