Results from those studies will provide much clearer guidance than this early exploratory trial
On the flipside, there are challenges: for example, concerns about cost to healthcare systems and equity of access for patients with the greatest unmet needs, or the possible impact on Medtech currently used by patients suffering from obesity related conditions for example knee replacements for overweight patients with eroded joints or CPAP machines for sleep apnoea, a complication of obesity
Semaglutide's structure is best read as two engineered answers to those two problems
Several brand name GLP-1 drugs currently being marketed for weight loss are effectively older diabetes medications that have been repackaged for a different indication, enabling their manufacturer to extend patent exclusivity and keep prices high
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