Glossary

Brand-Name Drug

A pharmaceutical product marketed under a proprietary name by the company that originally developed it. Brand-name drugs are protected by patents and market exclusivity periods. Examples include Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide).

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Semaglutide

A GLP-1 receptor agonist FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.

Tirzepatide

A dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and weight management.

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