has divulged glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists reported to be useful for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, obesity, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, stroke, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, cardiovascular and renal disorders, among others
There are additional concerns
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More recently, it has received approval for use as an anti-obesity medication, marketed under the brand name Wegovy
Regulatory Status Disclosure: The FDA declared the semaglutide drug shortage resolved in February 2025 and the tirzepatide drug shortage resolved in October 2024
Helps regulate blood glucose in those with diabetes