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How the Wegovy pill compares to weight-loss injections
A new tablet version of Wegovy, a peptide used to help people lose weight, has been approved for the first time in Australia. Until now, the best-known medicines in this group (semaglutide, sold as Wegovy or Ozempic, and tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro), have generally required weekly injections. The new daily tablet offers another option for people who would prefer not to (or can't) inject themselves. But how does it work? And will swallowing a pill make weight loss easier, cheaper or safer?
'Magic pill' for weight loss released in Australia - but is it worth the hype? What you should know
A new tablet version of Wegovy, a peptide used to help people lose weight, has been approved for the first time in Australia. Until now, the best-known medicines in this group – semaglutides, sold as Wegovy or Ozempic – and tirzepatides, sold as Mounjaro – have generally required weekly injections. The new daily tablet offers another option for people who would prefer not to or can't inject themselves. But how does it work? And will swallowing a pill make weight loss easier, cheaper or safer?
Australia is set to get a Wegovy pill. How does it compare with weight‑loss injections?
Timothy Piatkowski receives funding from National Health and Medical Research Council, Queensland Mental Health Commission, Queensland Injectors Voice for Advocacy and Action, and Alcohol and Drug Foundation. He is affiliated with Queensland Injectors Voice for Advocacy and Action (Chair), The Loop Australia (Research Lead – QLD), and The Enhanced Games (Performance Enhancement Task Force).
Australia is set to get a Wegovy pill. How does it compare with weight-loss injections?
UCG/Contributor/Getty A new tablet version of Wegovy, a peptide used to help people lose weight, has been approved for the first time in Australia. Until now, the best-known medicines in this group (semaglutide, sold as Wegovy or Ozempic, and tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro), have generally required weekly injections. The new daily tablet offers another option for people who would prefer not to (or can’t) inject themselves.
Peptide users don't think of themselves as injecting drug users. Five safety basics injectors need to know
Credit: Artem Podrez from Pexels There's a whole new population of injecting drug users. They buy peptides online for muscle building or weight loss, to aid workout recovery or to improve their skin or sleep. Few see themselves as injecting drug users. But these peptides are drugs, injected like any other. They're often distributed by illicit online sellers and don't come with safety advice.
Peptide users don’t think of themselves as injecting drug users. 5 safety basics injectors need to know
There's a whole new population of injecting drug users. They buy peptides online for muscle building, weight loss, to aid workout recovery, or improve their skin or sleep. Few see themselves as injecting drug users. But these peptides are drugs, injected like any other. They're often distributed by illicit online sellers and don't come with safety advice.
Peptide users don’t think of themselves as injecting drug users. 5 safety basics injectors need to know
Jason Ferris receives or received funding from National Institute of Health, Medical Research Future Fund, National Health and Medical Research Council, Australian Research Council, Queensland and Western Australia Mental Health Commission, and Australian Defence Force. He is currently a Technical Advisory Group member for the Australian National Drug Strategy Household Survey and The World Health Organization Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology Group.
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