Wegovy: The branded, FDA-approved injectable semaglutide, specifically for chronic weight management
Some of the newer medications available for weight-loss and weight maintenance are: These medications now offer additional options for the pharmacological treatment of obesity
GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (found in Ozempic and Wegovy) are gaining attention for their potential to treat substance use disorders, including AUD
Ozempic and Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk, mimic the effects of GLP-1, a type of hormone in the body that impacts everything from the brain to muscle to the pancreas, stomach and liver, according to the National Institutes of Health
Diabetes Care 48 , 292300 (2025)
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