Most of these medications are administered through subcutaneous injections, meaning they are injected just under the skin
Structurally, it is a 39-amino acid modified peptide, attached to a C20 fatty diacid moiety, which facilitates albumin binding
Read More GLP-1 receptor agonists, which are synthetic versions of the hormone, mimic the action of natural GLP-1 and have been approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Additionally, the court will consider if the claims are preempted by federal law and determine whether GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can cause the injuries in question, with decisions expected to impact the progression and potential settlement of these lawsuits
With all of these benefits for weight loss in mind, it is important to know the potential side effects of the treatment
A separate class-action complaint filed in November 2025 involves compounded oral tirzepatide tablets - again, a GLP-1 product