Key Points: Semaglutide is the active pharmaceutical ingredient in three brand-name medications: Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus.[1-3] For patients with obesity or who are overweight with at least one weight-related comorbidity, semaglutide may be prescribed for weight management.[1] For patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), semaglutide is prescribed to improve glucose control.[2,3] To get a semaglutide prescription, you can visit your primary care physician in person or schedule an online appointment with a healthcare professional.[1-3] As obesity and T2D rates continue to rise, more people are seeking medication to help manage weight and related health conditions.[4,5] Growing in popularity as a medical weight loss treatment, semaglutide offers a newer option for individuals struggling with excess weight
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DOI:10.4236/wjet.2018.63042
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While semaglutide focuses on controlling appetite and blood sugar, orlistat targets the fat you eat