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Ozempic, whose active ingredient is semaglutide, is designed to mimic the beneficial actions of natural GLP-1

The FDA governs the drug itself, the FTC governs how it is marketed and the state medical board oversees who prescribes it

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On the positive side, rising global demand for effective treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity has fueled the growth of Ozempic as a leading medication

However, ketamine infusions have demonstrated higher efficacy rates

Early research has also explored potential benefits in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) , where inflammation is a key pathological feature, but this is not a licensed indication for Ozempic