The drugmaker hopes to show CagriSema leads to at least 25% weight loss, without increased side effects. Its lead in a red-hot market hinges on it.

The Denmark-based drug maker Zealand Pharma said Tuesday that its experimental weight-loss drug could help patients lose pounds with fewer side effects than current anti-obesity medications on the market.

While plenty of people rave about the weight loss results you can get from drugs like Ozempic, there’s also been a ton of chatter over the fact that these meds are really expensive. These drugs have also been in and out of shortage, making it tough to get your hands on Ozempic and similar medications—if you can afford it.

These drugs are collectively known as GLP-1 agonists because they mimic the body’s natural hormone GLP-1, which regulates appetite and digestion. The medications control blood sugar and help people eat less,

Drugs and weight loss often go hand in hand, but the journey can feel overwhelming—especially when your wallet takes a hit. With viral weight loss medications

Online health platforms continue to advertise access to copycat versions of blockbuster weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound despite the long-term threat to business.

As demand for popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound skyrockets, patients are taking dosage amounts into their own hands.

Experts say as drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy grow in popularity, it presents the chance for fake versions to make their way onto the market.