Ozempic
FDA-approved GLP-1 medications and their generic active ingredients.
Definition
Once-weekly injectable semaglutide FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes (0.5, 1, 2 mg). Same molecule as Wegovy but lower target doses; commonly prescribed off-label for weight loss.
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