The drugmaker hopes to show CagriSema leads to at least 25% weight loss, without increased side effects. Its lead in a red-hot market hinges on it.

These drugs are collectively known as GLP-1 agonists because they mimic the body’s natural hormone GLP-1, which regulates appetite and digestion. The medications control blood sugar and help people eat less,

While plenty of people rave about the weight loss results you can get from drugs like Ozempic, there’s also been a ton of chatter over the fact that these meds are really expensive. These drugs have also been in and out of shortage, making it tough to get your hands on Ozempic and similar medications—if you can afford it.

Ozempic is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help with blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. It’s also commonly prescribed off-label for weight loss.

As demand for popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound skyrockets, patients are taking dosage amounts into their own hands.

The Denmark-based drug maker Zealand Pharma said Tuesday that its experimental weight-loss drug could help patients lose pounds with fewer side effects than current anti-obesity medications on the market.

Experts say as drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy grow in popularity, it presents the chance for fake versions to make their way onto the market.