That accounted for 0.41% of all medical prescriptions in February 2024, with Wegovy, Saxenda and Zepbound, and generic phentermine being the most prescribed
It strikes the optimal balance between concentration (keeping injection volumes reasonable) and accuracy (making dose measurement practical on standard syringes)
Unlike prescription medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) that inject synthetic GLP-1 mimics directly into your body, these supplements use plant-derived compounds like berberine, curcumin, resveratrol and bitter melon to stimulate your own GLP-1 production
Many patients who begin GLP-1 therapy are curious about how quickly they can expect to see results
Because these prescriptions are designed for long-term use, patients who use semaglutide for weight loss may gain some or all their weight back if they stop taking the medication
They were initially developed and approved for type 2 diabetes