Weight Loss, food and drug administration

GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss Aren’t Cost-Saving Yet
Intuitively, it would seem that GLP-1 use for obesity would reduce overall medical costs despite the increase in drug spending. But thus far, the data don’t show this.
Everything You Need to Know About Wegovy, the Weight Loss Wonder Drug
Wegovy, a semaglutide injection, aids in weight loss by suppressing appetite and boosting metabolism, now available in South Korea.
Ozempic and Wegovy have heart health benefits beyond just weight loss
A study in pigs has shown that the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy directly boosts heart health, in addition to the benefits of losing weight
Could Trump Make A Big Weight Loss Drug Deal?
Trump could keep Biden’s commitment to have Medicare pay for weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy. But would drugmakers agree to reduce their prices right away?
How do GLP-1s Boost Weight Loss, Heart Health?
Weight loss tops many folks’ list of New Years resolutions, and lots of people are turning to cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic to help them drop excess pounds. These drugs, called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs),
Doctors issue warning about counterfeit weight loss drugs
GLP-1 drugs spiked in popularity and price over the past few years, leaving the door open for illegal pharmacies to try and sell cheaper counterfeit versions.
New Year, New You: Discover How GLP-1s Can Transform Your Weight Loss Journey
Figuring out if GLP-1s are the right fit for you isn’t something to tackle alone—and that’s where Mochi Health comes in.
Ozempic and Similar Drugs May Offer Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss, Including Reduced Alcohol Cravings
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, all GLP-1 anti-obesity medications, may offer health benefits beyond weight loss. Studies show ...
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Lilly’s Zepbound expected to surpass Novo’s Wegovy to ‘dominate’ obesity market: GlobalData
According to the study, participants taking Zepbound lost an average of 20.2% of their starting weight after 72 weeks, ...
IBX will no longer cover drugs like Ozempic when they are prescribed solely for weight loss
GLP-1 receptor agonists, which can cost around $1,300 a month, have caused an increase in premiums that “affect all members, ...
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As weight loss drug demand soars, physician outlines effectiveness and potential downsides
For weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, 2024 was a big year. More patients are relying on them to manage their weight, treat diabetes, or prevent heart attacks and strokes. And while they are ...
Musk Tests Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy: Which Weight-Loss Drug Won Him Over?
Mounjaro and Ozempic are both GLP-1 receptors that can be used to help people with diabetes. The treatments are also ...
Independence Blue Cross to stop covering Wegovy, Ozempic as weight loss drugs in 2025
Starting in the new year, the region’s largest health insurer will no longer cover popular diabetes drugs for the purposes of ...
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‘It’s bonkers’ — how Ozempic, Wegovy change lives of those who struggle to lose weight
They are so effective, in one trial, patients who took the highest dose of Wegovy, which is only prescribed for weight ...
Popular weight loss & diabetic drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may lead to sudden vision loss: Study
Ozempic and Wegovy, used for diabetes and weight loss, show a link to NAION, a rare eye disorder causing blindness. A study ...
Lifting the face after dramatic weight loss
Millions of people have used Ozempic and similar drugs to lose weight, but are unhappy with the way their faces change, ...