Despite the patents, Doggett and other members of Congress have argued the federal government has the authority to authorize generic competitors in exchange for "reasonable compensation" to the brand-name manufacturers
But because they reduce appetite and slow digestion, they can also increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies and muscle loss, which come along with a number of side effects
And several of them are believed to have additional off-label benefits, such as helping with heart disease and chronic kidney disease (and research is ongoing into other potential uses)
And because Companions integrated safety eliminates the traditional add-on wrap around device, the disposed portion represents minimal plastic in a small footprint, thereby accentuating the sustainability impact of the reusable autoinjector offering
Albers AC, Gutmann DH
Clinical trials of semaglutide for weight loss (STEP 14) demonstrated average weight reductions of 1022% over 68 weeks, with many patients losing 20+ pounds and improving metabolic markers like blood pressure and blood sugar