The longer-lasting product was first approved in 2017 under the brand name Ozempic
GLP-1 patches marketed on social media and online retailers are over-the-counter adhesive skin patches that claim to support weight loss but do not contain real GLP-1 receptor agonist medications like semaglutide (found in Wegovy and Ozempic) or tirzepatide (found in Zepbound and Mounjaro)
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Although a majority of oral drugs are absorbed in the small intestine, studies indicate that oral semaglutide is likely absorbed in the stomach
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Given this, dietary supplements may no longer be optional for many people (Johnson 2025)