These follow-on patents form a systematic attempt to add barriers of entry for generic competitors, with the intention of extending Novo Nordisks market monopoly for as long as possible when the main compound patent on the underlying active ingredient, semaglutide, expires
When patients take a semaglutide drug, they feel fuller and their digestion slows down
Comparably, the clinical trial for injections resulted in an average of 15% weight loss over 68 weeks, meaning the effectiveness of the drugs appear similar
Semaglutide is a medication used to help with weight loss in certain overweight people, such as those who are obese or have weight-related medical problems
When acid reflux happens often (more than twice a week), doctors call it GERD, which stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease