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FDA-approved medications for chronic weight management include GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide injection, liraglutide), combination agents (phentermine/topiramate ER, naltrexone/bupropion ER), and lipase inhibitors (orlistat)

Semaglutide use and weight loss Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that Three brand names for semaglutide have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for different purposes: Wegovy: FDA-approved for weight loss and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease

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However, candidates must generally meet specific medical criteria, typically including being obese with a BMI of 30 or higher or being overweight with a BMI of 27 or higher while also having one or more weight-related health conditions

Semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus) is the most commonly prescribed