The impact became particularly visible in April 2026, when generic semaglutide volumes surged from 40,000 units in March to 137,000 units in April a 3.4x month-on-month jump
However, the research primarily prescribed patients semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) and clinical trials for Mounjaro excluded patients undergoing bariatric procedures, so evidence specifically about this combination is limited
Sip slowly Nausea is common when starting Ozempic, but staying hydrated and adjusting your eating habits can help
Acknowledgements This work was supported by the Austrian Science Fund (10.55776/COE16, T.H.), the Swedish Research Council (2023-03058, T.H.), the Swedish Brain Foundation (FO2022-0300, T.H.), the Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF23OC0084476, T.H.) and the European Research Council (ERC-2020-AdG-101021016
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