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[1] [5] Commonly prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists in the UK include: Semaglutide (Ozempic for diabetes, Wegovy for weight management, Rybelsus as the only oral formulation) Dulaglutide (Trulicity) Liraglutide (Victoza for diabetes, Saxenda for weight management) Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) Lixisenatide (Lyxumia) Most of these medications are administered as subcutaneous injections (weekly or daily, depending on the formulation), with only semaglutide (Rybelsus) available as an oral tablet in the UK

Hence, the rising prevalence of obesity is likely to affect market growth by increasing the demand for GLP-1 receptor agonists

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Research shows it can help with weight loss and improve some health markers like insulin sensitivity and cholesterol levels

STROBE, Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology