Additionally, it suppresses glucagon secretion , a hormone that raises blood sugar levels, thereby preventing excessive glucose production by the liver
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Joseph Lambson, director of the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center, told "Good Morning America." "So, they want to know what the side effects might be. Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus
Biologic complexity: Unlike small-molecule drugs, semaglutide is a biologic, meaning any generic version would likely be a biosimilar, which involves a more complicated manufacturing process that is highly regulated and more expensive than manufacturing generic drugs
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