CagriSema pairs cagrilintide with semaglutide (a single-receptor GLP-1 drug)
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It stimulates collagen and elastin production, improves circulation, and reduces inflammation, which helps smooth wrinkles, restore skin texture, support hair regrowth, and promote overall tissue healing
Are they worried it may cut into the profits of their other drugs, such as NSAIDs, PPIs, and biologics