Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonist drugs have become an enormously popular way to lose weight. And with generic, much cheaper versions of the medications on the horizon, their use could soon grow even further. The materials involved are also expensive and difficult to get rid of, thanks to tight environmental regulations. “What began as a shared concern among three long-time international collaborators has become an exciting technology with the potential to reshape how some of the most important medicines of our time are made,” Wade wrote. “Cleanly, responsibly and ready for the future.”More on weight loss drugs: People Who Go Off GLP-1s Are Experiencing a Sudden and Terrible Hunger