fda semaglutide warning november 2025 National Hispanic Medical Association | After compounded GLP-1 drugs were banned, counterfeit versions continued to circulate — and still do today. Understanding the risks and Novo's Wegovy adds another indication

If you've been paying attention, you'll know that modern Americans are significantly heavier than they were just a few decades ago

NHS access to Wegovy in England is via specialist weight management services under NICE TA875, for eligible adults with a BMI of 30 kg/m or above

The goal is not to scare patients away from treatment

Physically, the injection itself is usually quite painless, as it is administered just under the skin (subcutaneously) using a very fine needle, typically in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm

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But the real reason this keeps happening goes deeper than most people realize