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In late-stage trials, people taking orforglipron lost an average of about 12% of their body weight over roughly 72 weeks , and head-to-head studies suggest it may outperform standard oral semaglutide tablets (Rybelsus) in both weight loss and blood sugar control

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[1] Marketed under brand names including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, semaglutide works by mimicking the action of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1