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More than just losing a set number of pounds, its the overall gains in quality of health that are drawing attention from the healthcare community
Stopping semaglutide may also impact cardiometabolic effects, including changes in metabolic health and cardiovascular risk factors
Phase 3 Update (2026): Early data from the TRIUMPH-4 trial showed even more impressive results at 68 weeks: 28.7% average weight loss on the 12mg dose (approximately 71 lbs for a 240-lb person)
The expiration date is the point when the drug may no longer work as well