Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly injection. It’s administered with a tiny needle that punctures ...

Weight-loss injections are dominating the market: Where will GLP-1 pills fit in? Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications have emerged as powerful tools for weight loss. So far, injectable options ...

Using semaglutide injections, scientists were able to reverse life-threatening cases of liver disease in a new clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Semaglutide, which is ...

Sun Pharma has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India to manufacture and market a generic version of semaglutide injection. Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Weight loss can be a challenge, even for those who eat healthily and exercise regularly. Injectable weight loss medications — also ...

ONE GRAND PRIX THIS WEEKEND. FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH TONIGHT. SEVERE SIDE EFFECTS FROM SEMAGLUTIDE, A NATIONAL STUDY FINDS THEY SENT NEARLY 25,000 PEOPLE TO THE ER FOR TREATMENT. JOINING US NOW IS DOCTOR ...

Compounded semaglutide is a medication that’s custom-made by a compounding pharmacy. It contains the active ingredient semaglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist.

A new drug has shown promise as a type 2 diabetes and weight loss treatment—potentially offering an new rival to drugs like Ozempic. Ecnoglutide—a new once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist injection ...

Whether it’s due to an ingredient allergy or other reasons, compounding pharmacies can help tailor a custom-made medication to meet your needs. And when drug shortages happen, they can play an ...