Ozempic (sold as Wegovy for weight loss) is a version of GLP-1 that resists that rapid breakdown, so it circulates in the blood for up to a week at far higher levels than natural GLP-1
GLP-1/GIP/glucagon receptor agonist PeptideCategory: GLP-1 / Incretin Peptide
Coskun T, Sloop KW, Loghin C, Alsina-Fernandez J, Urva S, Bokvist KB, Cui X, Briere DA, Cabrera O, Roell WC, Kuchibhotla U, Moyers JS, Benson CT, Gimeno RE, DAlessio DA, Haupt A
15,23 This issue has been addressed by the synthesis of small molecule GLP-1RA that have smaller molecular sizes and can be administered orally offering a more convenient and acceptable option to patients
Antidiabetogenic effect of glucagon-like peptide-1736 amide in normal subjects and patients with diabetes mellitus
"Novo Nordisk launches introductory self-pay offer for Wegovy and Ozempic for $199 per month." Press release