In a letter to the CEO of Novo Nordisk, Sanders contends that Novo charges Americans with obesity $1,349 a month for Wegovy, while this same exact product can be purchased for just $140 in Germany and $92 in the U.K
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Willow health has come under heavy fire from BBB National Programs and Novo Nordisk - the maker of Ozempic and the Wegovy pill- over unproven claims about its compounded semaglutide products, and has been reported to federal regulators including the FDA for possible action
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When semaglutide activates these brain receptors, it can alter dopamine and serotonin signalingthe same neurotransmitters targeted by many antidepressants

These include improvement in MASLD-related steatohepatitis and steatosis,155,156 knee pain in osteoarthritis,106 cardiovascular outcomes,99 and potentially substance use disorders.157 Common side effects of GLP-1 agonists include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, and reduced appetite.63,67,148,158 Side effects tend to be transient and resolve with time, but impact real-world adherence.159 Patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists do lose muscle mass, as is commonly seen with all forms of weight loss.160 Serious adverse events include gallbladder and biliary disease, which are believed to be dose-related and result from GLP-1 inhibiting gallbladder emptying through CCK suppression.120,140 Contraindications to use of GLP-1 receptor agonists include medullary thyroid carcinoma, family history of MEN type 2 syndrome, pancreatitis, and relative contraindications include diabetic retinopathy and uncontrolled diabetes.161,162 Given the recent approvals of these anti-obesity medications, providers and patients are undoubtedly concerned about what long-term safety data is available
