[57] Approval of the original brand-name versions (such as Ozempic) was based on a biologic (recombinant DNA) production process using a genetically-modified yeast ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ) to produce a precursor to semaglutide, and subsequent chemical processes (protein purification) to create the active ingredient
If you have a history of arrhythmias, heart failure, coronary artery disease, or other cardiac conditions, report any new or worsening cardiovascular symptoms promptly
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Wegovy side effects and how to deal with them Written by: Thomas Kolbe-Booysen , 20 Jul 2026 15 min read Reviewed and fact-checked: Wegovy can cause side effects, especially when you first start treatment or when your dose increases
In New Zealand, Wegovy is only approved for people with: This means people in the healthy BMI range (18.524.9) are not eligible for Wegovy under current guidelines, unless there are other significant medical factors involved
Better Absorption and Stability The fact that Semaglutide IM bypasses the digestive system means the body absorbs it more efficiently
