Weight Loss, drugs like Wegovy

How Much Should Weight Loss Drugs Cost?
A new study found that fair prices for medications like Wegovy and Zepbound would be hundreds less per month than they are now.
Here’s why Ozempic maker’s new weight-loss drug isn’t good enough for investors
New trial data showed CagriSema led to “superior” weight loss, but at a rate much less than original expectations of 25%.
Compound versions of some weight loss drugs to be restricted
Zepbound contains the same active ingredient, tirzepatide, as Mounjaro, which is also made by Lilly and is FDA-approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. Some doctors also prescribe Mounjaro "off-label" for weight loss, as is permissible by the FDA.
Who can get weight loss drugs on the NHS in Scotland?
Very few people are currently being prescribed drugs for weight loss on the NHS in Scotland, research by BBC Scotland News has established. Medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy have been hailed as "game changers" for tackling obesity.
Are Diabetes Drugs Like Metformin Safe For Weight Loss?
Whether you have type 2 diabetes, obesity or just a few extra pounds that you’d like some help shedding, chances are you’re one of the millions of adults worldwide who heard about Novo Nordisk’s remarkable brand name drug Ozempic and how it can help you reduce your body weight.
Medications For Weight Loss
Dr. Alexandro Zarruk, MD, MSc., FACP, FRCPC, Internal Medicine, talks about medications that can help patients lose weight.
Novo Nordisk Drops Price of Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy for Some Patients Paying Out of Pocket
Novo Nordisk is lowering the price of its weight-loss drug Wegovy to $499 per month for some patients paying out of pocket.
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Most People Stop Ozempic after Two Years. What Happens to Weight and Health?
Ozempic and similar GLP-1 weight-loss medications are designed to be a lifelong treatment. But a new study finds the majority ...
It Makes You Lose Weight. Now They Say It Curbs Alcohol Cravings. Is It Too Good to Be True?
But the newest study that has gone viral is an even more impressive outcome. Headlines are claiming that researchers have ...
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New weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy spike Pa.’s Medicaid costs; lawmakers question use
State DHS officials say new weight-loss drugs are driving up costs for Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program, likely leading to ...
Data on new Novo Nordisk obesity drug disappoints in trial, shares drop
Novo Nordisk on Monday revealed weaker-than-expected data from a second late-stage trial of its obesity drug candidate ...