This medication works by stimulating insulin release, slowing down digestion, and reducing appetite
Last updated 3/2026
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"Our nomination provides numerous examples of these risks, including unknown impurities, peptide-related impurities, incorrect strengths, and even instances where no semaglutide was present in the product at all," Novo Nordisk spokesperson Jamie Bennet wrote in an email to NPR
GLP-1 receptor agonists should not be restarted if pancreatitis is confirmed during treatment, and alternative weight management options should be discussed with your GP or specialist