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.
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.
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%.
The State of Weight Loss Drugs
How weight loss drugs actually work, and how big-name prescriptions differ from each other. What investors need to know about Ozempic's and Mounjarno's patent cliffs. The scenarios in which Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are actually undervalued.
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.
Compound versions of weight loss drugs will no longer be available, FDA rules
Compounded versions of popular drugs used for weight loss including Wegovy and Zepbound will soon no longer be available after a decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency has ordered compounding pharmacies to stop making compound versions of GLP-1 drugs now that the drugs are no longer in short supply.
Medications For Weight Loss
Dr. Alexandro Zarruk, MD, MSc., FACP, FRCPC, Internal Medicine, talks about medications that can help patients lose weight.
FBI issues safety warning about counterfeit versions of weight loss drug semaglutide
Wegovy contains the same main ingredient as Ozempic, semaglutide, and is FDA-approved for weight loss in people with obesity or who are overweight with at least one weight-related condition. It is ...
Son, 11, Finds Mom on the Floor 'Coughing Up Blood' After She Abused Unprescribed Weight-Loss Injectables
Gill Riley, who wasn't obese, regrets taking unprescribed weight-loss medication she purchased from a friend 'to be skinny' ...
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Tirzepatide and Semaglutide Improve Weight Loss, Cardiovascular Conditions, but Deemed Too Expensive
Weight loss drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide are growing in popularity and offer significant health benefits, but they ...
US FDA to hold off action on weight-loss drug copies pending court ruling
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it will not take action against compounding pharmacies making copies of ...
Wegovy price cut: Novo Nordisk cuts the price of the weight-loss drug for the uninsured
After Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly reduced the price of the weight-loss drug, competitor Novo Nordisk has cut the price of weight ...
Roche Targets Weight-Loss Drug Market Dominated by Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly
Roche moved to enter the booming weight-loss drug market now dominated by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. The Swiss ...
Tell-tale signs someone is on weight loss jab - gaunt face to saggy bum side effect
Weight loss jabs have become the worst weight loss secret, with many people opting for the flab-busting jabs - but according ...
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These discounted versions of popular weight-loss drugs are going away: What to know
Many Americans have turned to compounding pharmacies to get popular weight-loss drugs due to lack of availability or expensive retail price tags. But this option will soon close for consumers.