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Unlike the naturally occurring GLP-1 hormonewhich breaks down rapidly and has a short duration of actionOzempics semaglutide formulation has been engineered for prolonged activity

While the exclusion of weight management treatment may limit reimbursement of GLP-1s, non-obesity/overweight diseases such as diabetes mellitus and certain cardiovascular conditions may be eligible for reimbursement because these indications are not excluded

Still, it is clear that GLP-1 new drug treatments like tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro for diabetes and ZepBound for obesity by Eli Lilly, and as Mounjaro/ZepBound for weight management) and semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic by Novo Nordisk) are among the fastest-growing and highest-earning drugs on the planet

Research has focused on receptor binding, hormonal regulation, and downstream effects in controlled experimental models