Brand name versions like Wegovy and Ozempic cost $900 to $1,300 per month without insurance
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Rapid weight loss of more than 3 pounds per week, while sometimes seen early on, usually involves water loss rather than fat loss and typically slows as treatment continues
A recombinant human glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1-albumin protein (Albugon) mimics peptidergic activation of GLP-1 receptor-dependent pathways coupled with satiety, gastrointestinal motility, and glucose homeostasis
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The theory is that lower doses may provide the inflammatory marker reductions documented in research while minimizing GI side effects and metabolic disruption