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The most pronounced reduction in bariatric procedures occurred in 2020 (-17.7%), followed by relative stabilization in 2021 (-3.5%) and 2022 (-0.7%), before declining further in 2023 (-10.1%)

Injected semaglutide provides once-weekly dosing and avoids additional oral medication burden, while oral semaglutide may suit patients who prefer daily pills or experience injection site reactions

Additionally, the drugs have been called anti-obesity medications (AOMs) by some researchers who criticize the drugs for the possibility of severe side effects, the lack of research into long-term use and the possibility of triggering eating disorders in some patients