Tan SX, Greetham D, Raeth S, Grant CM, Dawes IW, Perrone GG
The implications of this extend beyond individual patients
Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, Wegovy works by mimicking the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1, which regulates appetite and food intake through actions on the brain's satiety centres, particularly in the hypothalamus and brainstem
Semaglutide does not act like a traditional appetite suppressant that delivers instant hunger-reduction
Note that billing cycles start the day you sign up, so if you have to wait a week for an appointment and another few days for your prescription to arrive, you may find yourself getting billed for the next months shipment less than three weeks later
Purdy said its important to note that the side effect is generally mild and does not pose a significant health risk