She learned that her insurer would cover Zepbound if it was used to treat obstructive sleep apnea or MASH, a fatty liver disease
In incubation with human serum (ex vivo), no proteolytic digestion was observed, indicating high stability for potential drug use
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The medications have also been shown to reduce complications from kidney disease, improve heart and liver health, treat sleep apnea in overweight adults, and even protect the brain
Trial results vary by drug, dose, baseline weight, adherence, side-effect tolerance, and whether patients can stay on treatment
In 2023, branded obesity drug sales reached $6 billion, and this figure is expected to grow exponentially as demand continues to rise and these medications are used to treat a broader range of diseases