Notably, 50% to 57% of participants on the higher doses achieved 20% or greater body weight reduction
Source: FDA briefing document, July 2026
Originally developed to help manage blood sugar, semaglutide is now FDA-approved for weight management under the brand name Wegovy, while Ozempic remains approved for type 2 diabetes
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The peptide hormone can tolerate brief periods of warmth during transport or handling, but prolonged exposure accelerates molecular breakdown
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