Ozempic 3.0? This drug causes the greatest weight loss — by far
Researchers from Canada reviewed the results of 26 trials to determine which of the weight loss jabs are the most effective for obese adults who do not have diabetes.
Elli Lilly’s weight loss drug to be covered in Medicare insurance in US for THIS treatment - all you need to know
Eli Lilly’s obesity drug Zepbound is now covered by Medicare for sleep apnea treatment, expanding access to the costly medication. This comes after Zepbound’s FDA approval for a secondary use, allowing Medicare coverage.
Wegovy to Zepbound: The Pros and Cons of Weight Loss Medications
In a recent episode of the global health and wellness show Bloom, host Gayle Guyardo welcomed Dr. Bharti Shetye, MD, MFOMA, a diplomat for the American Board of Obesity
Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others: Study
Three GLP-1 drugs are best at helping obese and overweight people drop weight, including one that hasn’t yet been ap
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on Medicaid and have become yo-yo dieters who, despite their best efforts at changing their eating habits and lifestyles,
Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is the new weight-loss trend: Should you try it?
A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic. Experts weigh the pros and cons of the practice.
Medicare Expands Coverage of Eli Lilly’s Weight-Loss Drug
Eli Lilly’s popular anti-obesity drug Zepbound could get a sales boost after the U.S. Medicare program decided to pay for its use to treat sleep apnea. The Centers f
Ozempic: Beyond Diabetes, A Breakthrough for Weight Loss?
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Health Matters: GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss, study finds
McGill University researchers say their study has found GLP-1 drugs are safe and effective for treating obesity and overweight adults without diabetes. The authors say the findings support using the medication to treat those who are overweight and obese among otherwise healthy patients.
FDA issues draft guidance on developing weight loss drugs
The U.S. FDA has released a new draft guidance for drugmakers to aid them in developing new treatments for obesity. The new document replaces an earlier draft guidance issued in February 2007. The new guidance stated that its focus is on the design of clinical trials and endpoints to demonstrate sustained weight loss,
Should Medicaid Pay for Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs?
With 13 states offering coverage, it’s already a $3.9 billion cost. Some state officials say reducing obesity will save programs money in the long run.
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FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug Zepbound on Dec. 27 to treat sleep apnea, a common but ...
Zepbound Weight Loss Medication Approved by FDA to Treat Sleep Apnea
The FDA suggests that prescribed users also reduce their calorie intake and increase their exercise The weight loss drug ...
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FDA approves first medication for obstructive sleep apnea, which also promotes weight loss
The first medication for obstructive sleep apnea has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On Dec. 20 ... "Zepbound promotes weight loss and has been shown to ...
FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
which was approved for weight loss for those with obesity, or who are overweight and have a weight-related health ...
FDA approves first ever medication for obstructive sleep apnea — here's what that means
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever prescribed medicine for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Read on to ...
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FDA Proposes Setting Bar for Weight-Loss Therapies as Obesity Space Heats Up
In a rare move, the FDA recommended a minimum of 5% weight-loss for drug developers seeking to establish the efficacy of ...