Semaglutide for obesity: Scientist deems short-term solution as weight loss doesn’t stick

10 Mar 2023 — As prescription weight loss drugs become more available in different countries around the globe, there have been mixed reactions to using semaglutide to tackle obesity. While the innovation may help those struggling with obesity, the question of safety and skepticism about it being a long-term solution remains, as 90% of people gain back the weight lost after finishing the treatment.

Wegovy, a brand name for semaglutide manufactured by the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk will shortly launch in the UK and expand to a larger European market. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published guidelines on the drug.