ingredient

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CagriSema is a fixed-dose combination of two medications: cagrilintide, which mimics the natural hormone amylin, and semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo’s Wegovy and Ozempic.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

"Another decisive factor was the fact that detailed safety data was available for the long-term use of sildenafil in children, as the active ingredient is already approved for other pediatric disorders."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The cost of crude oil, a vital ingredient in gas and diesel, has surged as a result.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s the kind of ingredient that makes the whole dairy-free thing feel less like a workaround and more like an upgrade.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Dissent is a necessary ingredient of change, but in a system of government that provides for peaceful change, there is no cause that justifies resort to violence.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander