The key functions of this med include regulating how much insulin your body makes and rate at which foods are emptied off guts
No weight loss medication in history has produced the magnitude of results that semaglutide achieves in clinical trials 1020% body weight loss over 612 months, with cardiovascular benefits that extend beyond the weight loss itself
The lineup includes the Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide, FDA-approved December 2025, launched January 2026, the first FDA-approved oral GLP-1 for weight loss in adults), the Wegovy pen (injectable semaglutide 2.4 mg), Zepbound (tirzepatide via LillyDirect), and Ozempic (off-label for weight loss)
For any future FDA-approved transdermal medication, patients must follow the specific sites and rotation schedule detailed in the product's prescribing information
Do not flush them down the toilet
Some states cover GLP-1 medications, and you may pay a low cost or nothing at all if youre eligible