FDA approves first generic liraglutide for Type 2 diabetes, aiming to boost access and cut costs.

The FDA has approved the first generic version of the daily injectable GLP-1 medicine, liraglutide, for Type 2 diabetes, similar to the active ingredient in Ozempic. This approval aims to address drug shortages and provide more affordable options for over 38 million Americans with the condition. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. The drug carries a warning about increased risk of thyroid C-cell tumors.

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