Cheaper Versions of Popular New Weight-Loss Drugs Are Being Developed

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June 21, 2024, 12:30 PM

• •Indian and Chinese pharmaceutical companies are developing cheaper versions of popular new weight-loss drugs
• •The drugs work by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)
• •The next generation of these drugs required fewer injections and led to greater weight loss

Indian and Chinese pharmaceutical companies are developing cheaper versions of popular new weight-loss drugs, such as Wegovy. The drugs work by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). GLP-1 not only regulates blood sugar levels, but also binds to receptors in the brain that control appetite and receptors in the gut that slow digestion and contribute to a feeling of being full.

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