(CNN) Poison control centers across the US say they are seeing a steep increase in calls related to semaglutide, an injected medication used for diabetes and weight loss, with some people reporting symptoms related to accidental overdoses
This brief aims to highlight how patent abuse is a key tool enabling the pharmaceutical industry to carry out its financialized business model that perpetuates structural health inequities, particularly among communities of color
Additionally, the medication has cardiovascular benefits, it improves systolic blood pressure, levels of HDL, LDL, and triglycerides, and metabolic health
Its important to note that rebound weight gain can occur after discontinuing the medication, highlighting the need for ongoing support
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Novo also offers the 1.5 mg dose for its oral semaglutide drug for type 2 diabetes, sold as Rybelsus