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The development of oral formulations such as oral Semaglutide is expected to provide convenience for patients and enhance their willingness to receive treatment.
Practitioners should consider the potential of oral Semaglutide to improve patient adherence to obesity treatment.
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Furthermore, the development of oral formulations such as oral Semaglutide is expected to provide convenience for patients and enhance their willingness to receive treatment.
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Source
Obesity and emerging intervention strategies: Mechanistic insights and novel drug targets
Xingrong Feng et al. · Chinese Medical Journal · 2025
DOI 10.1097/cm9.0000000000003919
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