The interim results presented in the 2023 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions were groundbreaking
Among US adults, prescriptions for GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) rose substantiallyfrom about 1,900 to 9,000 prescriptions per 100,000 patientsbetween the second quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2026
If you become pregnant during treatment, contact your clinician immediately
Glutathione S-transferases in neonatal liver disease [PMID: 1401176] Laboratory literature summary: Glutathione S-transferases in neonatal liver disease

Methodology and Sources This analysis is based on publicly available sources as of December 26, 2025: FDA communications: Compounding safety alerts, prescribing information, and regulatory guidance Novo Nordisk announcements: Wegovy pill approval, OASIS 4 trial results, pricing disclosures Independent reporting and primary sources: ABC News coverage and Novo Nordisks announcement on December 22, 2025 FDA oral Wegovy approval MEDVi terms and disclosures: Platform structure, pricing, and regulatory disclaimers Key Sources Cited: ABC News: "FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss" (December 22, 2025) Novo Nordisk: Official press release on FDA approval and OASIS 4 trial data (December 22, 2025) FDA Safety Communications: 20242025 alerts on compounded semaglutide dosing errors All regulatory references are based on FDA publications and third-party reporting available at the time of publication