Clinical study personnel were blinded to the randomization procedure until after the trial had ended
In a STEP 8 trial, adults with overweight or obesity (without diabetes) experienced greater weight loss with once-weekly semaglutide compared to once-daily liraglutide, alongside diet and exercise counseling
This combination approach has become a standard-of-care strategy in diabetes management guidelines
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This evidence-based review provides a comprehensive overview of the GLP-1 receptor agonist class, comparing their mechanisms, indications, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy, and summarizes safety data and guideline recommendations
Below 95%, the impurity profile becomes more concerning because the proportion of truncated or modified sequences increases, potentially producing confounding signals in sensitive experiments