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Some patients experience headaches, constipation, and an unpleasant taste in the mouth

Available as an injectable and now in an oral pill form, semaglutide functions by emulating a natural hormone called GLP-1 that curbs appetite, leading to sustained weight reduction

It contains Levonorgestrel, which is a Progestin

This finding opens the door for the development of weight lowering pharmacotherapies that suppress food intake without triggering nausea by targeting specific subsets of GLP-1R + neurons

As evidence grows on the drugs effectiveness for a broader range of conditions, employers may face increased pressure to cover them, but these drugs impact on costs and premiums will remain a concern at the current prices and utilization levels

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