Some supplement drops on the market are positioned as GLP-1s, though they are not regulated the same way an FDA-approved medication would be, meaning they are not held to the same standards for proving safety and efficacy, she explains
GLP-1s can be taken alone or with other medications, including insulin, metformin, and SGLT-2 inhibitors
For patients with first-time anti-obesity medication prescriptions in March 2025, only 46.8% had evidence of a prescription fill within 60 days, compared to 72.2% of patients receiving anti-diabetic medication prescriptions
Here are the ones to know about: Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus) Known under the brand name Wegovy, semaglutide is FDA-approved for obesity management and comes with a maximum prescribed dose of 2.4 mg