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However, theres some concern about semaglutide impacting the effectiveness of birth control pills because of the effects semaglutide has on the digestive system, says Kadaj

Semaglutide is indicated for adults with obesity (BMI 30) or those who are overweight (excess weight) (BMI 27) and also have weight-related medical problems (such as high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels)

Wegovy is the trade name of a prescription weight-loss injection that contains Semaglutide as its primary active compound

This was a change of tack from the announcement a year earlier that it was going to go for a full spin-out