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These GLP-1 receptor agonists, initially developed to treat diabetes, are now being hailed as breakthrough tools for weight loss

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The effectiveness of drugs like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Saxenda, which are approved for weight loss, as well as the diabetes drug Ozempic has created sky-high demand while off-label use of the drugs also has driven supply challenges in recent months

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