Medicare to negotiate price of Ozempic, Wegovy weight-loss drugs
Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.
Medicare targets popular weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy for price negotiations
The Biden administration said Medicare will negotiate discounts with drug companies on 15 drugs prescribed to treat cancer, diabetes and asthma.
Verdiva launches with $410M for weight loss drugs to challenge Ozempic, Wegovy
The round is one of Europe’s largest-ever biotech VC deals, signalling investor appetite for the booming weight loss market.
The Health Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Drugs
The newest weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound, are incredibly popular. But doctors are still learning about all of the ways they affect the body—both helpful and harmful—beyond reducing weight.In report published in Nature Medicine,
Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight management. The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Ozempic in 2021 for weight loss treatment ushered in a new era for the class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists,
Massive study looks at benefits, risks of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
As demand for weight-loss injections sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to soar, a study has uncovered neurological and behavioral health benefits amid risks for pancreatitis and kidney disease.
Major study of weight-loss jabs shows slew of benefits but also risks
The risk of heart attack and stroke declines, but gastrointestinal problems and joint inflammation increase: New research has shed more light on the pros and cons of weight-loss jabs.
Oral Ozempic and a ‘miracle’ pill imitating the keto diet – a new era of weight loss is here
The race is on for new drugs that suppress appetite, improve glucose regulation and can replace injections. But do they ...
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Weight loss pills Ozempic, Wegovy and Trizepatide enter Indian market
Interestingly, celebrities like Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey and Amy Schumer, among others, have also endorsed drugs like Ozempic ...
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Costs and Insurance Coverage for Ozempic, Wegovy & Weight Loss Drugs
Ozempic has been approved for diabetes, though it's sometimes still used for weight loss. Rybelsus is a similar drug that's the same price and uses the same ingredient as Ozempic. But Rybelsus is ...
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Eli Lilly CEO expects new weight loss pill to be approved next year
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, which dominate the market with their obesity injections Zepbound and Wegovy, respectively, are both looking to develop next-generation versions. A weight loss pill ...
Ozempic is in the next round of Medicare drug price negotiations. See the full list of 15 medications
The talks around drugs including Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, GSK's Trelegy Ellipta, and Pfizer's Xtandi will set Medicare prices ...
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Down 23%, Is This Dividend Giant a Buy After GLP-1 Sales Miss?
Next to artificial intelligence, weight-loss drugs have been one of the biggest themes investors latched onto in 2024. Eli ...
Novo Suffers Wegovy Trial Setback as US Plans to Cut Price
Raising the dose of Novo Nordisk A/S’s obesity drug Wegovy helped patients shed more pounds in a trial while still falling ...