GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and liraglutide are approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity management, and whilst research suggests they may reduce liver fat, their use for liver disease would be off-label and requires specialist supervision
It's in a similar class of medications that have been shown to cause weight loss in the past like Victoza, Saxenda, Byetta, and others
Healthcare providers look at several factors to decide if semaglutide or orlistat is the right choice
Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) Liraglutide functions by assisting the pancreas in releasing an appropriate amount of insulin during elevated blood sugar levels
However, the sheer size of Chinas [healthcare] market the worlds second-largest means that companies can recoup their research costs, one pharma marketing executive told Insider
Serious adverse events were reported in 47.9% of the semaglutide group and 50.3% in the placebo group (p=0.02)