Semaglutide is the active compound used in several prescription medications
"This is the first time I've seen reliable and effective weight loss with lifestyle changes in a population that was previously sedentary," said Hurford
Compounding pharmacies create semaglutide preparations using the same active ingredient as brand-name versions but without the branded packaging and marketing costs
Go deeper: As WBUR's Priyanka Dayal McCluskey recently reported, the $200 million that BCBS spent on GLP drugs in 2024 was a main driver of why health care premiums for all customers soared this year
Incorporate anti-inflammatory foods into your diet, such as berries, nuts, and leafy greens, to improve your overall health
In the UK, there is currently a tiered system of caring for people who are overweight or obese, with gradually increasing levels of intervention and expertise (see Figure 2)