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However, according to the Gov.uk MHRA guidelines, Rybelsus is exclusively licensed for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes
For instance, in August 2025, Viking Therapeutics, a US-based company specializing in metabolic and endocrine disorder treatments, announced positive top-line results from its Phase 2 VENTURE-Oral Dosing trial of VK2735, an investigational oral dual GLP-1/GIP agonist for obesity
History of pancreatitis Severe gastrointestinal disease Gallbladder disease or a history of cholelithiasis Pregnancy or breastfeeding Concomitant use of insulin or insulin secretagogues (e.g., sulphonylureas), which may increase hypoglycaemia risk Retatrutide, like other incretin-class medicines, may slow gastric emptying, which can affect the absorption of oral medicines taken at the same time
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