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Additionally, a weight loss of more than 25% was achieved in 40.4% of patients receiving CagriSema, compared to 16.2% of patients receiving semaglutide 2.4 mg, 6% of patients receiving cagrilintide 2.4 mg and 0.9% of patients receiving placebo

Unlike Semaglutide, Tirzepatide pairs the mechanism of GLP-1 hormones with GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) to approach weight management from several different angles simultaneously