GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), and liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza) have rapidly become some of the most widely prescribed medications for weight loss and metabolic health
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Your GP or prescriber will assess your complete medical history, current medications, and individual risk factors before confirming that this combination is suitable for you
But plaintiffs claim the full scope of potential harm was not communicated, especially when the drug began being widely used for off-label weight loss, a purpose for which it was not originally approved
pharmacies until after these patents expire in the early 2030s
rather, it is designed to recoup Novo Nordisk's massive research and development (R&D) costs, fund global marketing campaigns, cover the cost of their proprietary single-use auto-injector pens, and satisfy corporate profit targets