It's an over-the-counter fiber and metabolism supplement, not a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication
Estimated treatment differences between cohorts showed the semaglutide 2.4 mg cohort had significantly greater percentage ( 15.0%) and absolute reduction in weight ( 15.7 kg), greater reduction in BMI ( 4.2 kg/m 2 ), and significantly greater improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors, including SBP ( 6.7 mmHg), DBP ( 2.7 mmHg), HbA1c ( 0.5%), HDL-C (1.2 mg/dl), LDL-C ( 10.4 mg/dl), and triglycerides ( 34.3 mg/dl) at 12 months
Similarly, diabetic patients treated with canagliflozin had a lower risk of cardiovascular events (88)
Here is the legal framework, quality control gap, and PCAC July 2026 update
Recent funding from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program will support a multi-site study that should kick off by the end of the year, and Schacht suspects approval of a GLP-1 drug for AUD in less than three years