Research shows GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs are effective but come with complex concerns Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro have been around for years, but theyve recently been making headlines due to a rise in popularity as weight loss agents
In 2021, the FDA approved Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, a slight reformulation of Ozempic designed specifically for weight loss, which drove a huge spike in public awareness of GLP-1 agonists
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Millions of members who had relied on medications like Wegovy, Zepbound, and Saxenda woke up to letters explaining that their weight loss medications would no longer be covered as of January 1, 2026