Ozempic and sister drug Wegovy—which has been approved by the FDA for chronic weight management—are based on a molecule called semaglutide, which mimics the structure of a hormone that ...

GLP-1 drugs currently being tested in China target complications associated with obesity such as heart disease, fatty liver ...

Ozempic is based on a naturally occurring human hormone called ... Its active ingredient is a molecule called semaglutide, which mimics the structure of this GLP-1 hormone and activates its ...

Scientists have discovered a naturally-occurring molecule that rivals the weight-loss effects of semaglutide-based GLP-1s like Ozempic in animals — without the side effects.

In July, Roche also reported strong results from its small molecule oral drug known as CT-996, with participants experiencing an average of 7.3% weight loss, compared to 1.2% for the placebo group.

How does Ozempic work? From the outside, Ozempic seems to be a miracle drug. But here’s how it works: When you indulge in something rewarding, your brain releases dopamine, a feel-good chemical.

The agency and Novo Nordisk, which makes Ozempic, said Monday that they had learned about "several hundred units" of the drug that made it onto the market outside the company's approved supply chain.