Norwegian Medicines Agency
Leggios team concluded that the present finding that semaglutide suppresses alcohol intake in different animal models of alcohol misuse provides compelling support for testing semaglutide in future clinical trials in people with AUD. Reference: Chuong V, Farokhnia M, Khom S, Pince CL, Elvig SK, Vlkolinsky R, Marchette RC, Koob GF, Roberto M, Vendruscolo LF, Leggio L
Appetite is lowered: Semaglutide acts on areas in the brain involved in appetite and satiety, which can reduce hunger
As of January 2026, 13 states (Delaware, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin) cover GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as Wegovy) for weight loss
It will sell the prescription-only drug to customers after they complete an online health questionnaire that is approved by a medical practitioner
Imaging or waist measurement: some clinics use DEXA or abdominal CT to establish a quantitative baseline