Novo Nordisk Posts Mixed Results, Adding to Jitters About Weight-Loss Drugs
A mixed sales report for Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 megablockbuster drugs failed to quiet concerns Wednesday that investors may have overestimated the market for its new weight-loss and diabetes medicines.
Medicaid covers GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in just 13 states
Only 13 states currently allow Medicaid to cover treatment of obesity using glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist (GLP-1) medications, researchers said.
FDA adds new warning to weight loss drugs including Wegovy
The FDA is warning that patients taking GLP-1s may be at a higher risk of inhaling fluid into their lungs while under anesthesia.
Map Shows States Where Weight Loss Drugs are Most Popular
Kentucky, Alaska and Alabama are the three states where weight loss drugs are most used, and Hawaii, Arizona and Colorado sit at the other end of the spectrum, a report has revealed. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor analogs are drugs that mimic fullness hormone GLP-1 and have been shown to reduce appetite,
FDA approves a new weight loss drug, Zepbound from Eli Lilly
The medication, tirzepatide, was previously approved as Mounjaro for diabetes and will now be marketed as Zepbound for weight loss.
FDA adds new warning to popular weight loss drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has updated labels for popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Weight Loss Meds Help Stroke Survivors Prevent Stroke Recurrence, Death
MONDAY, Nov. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The weight-loss drug Ozempic can help reduce stroke patients’ risk of a heart attack or death, a new study says. GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or SGLT2 ...
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Weight-loss pill passes important safety test in clinical trial
In good news for those averse to injections, GLP-1 agonist medication is a step closer to being offered in oral pill form, ...
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Popular weight-loss drugs trigger muscle loss: Lancet study finds
Drugs that belong to the class of GLP-1 receptor agonists could cause muscle loss These drugs reduce appetite and are ...
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Competitors race to launch GLP-1 drugs amid soaring weight loss demand
Demand for weight loss drugs targeting GLP-1 has exploded in recent years, leading to disruptions in supply chains. Here are ...
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GLP-1 Use Presurgery Safe but No Weight Loss Boost
Use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) prior to bariatric surgery was safe but wasn’t associated with ...
Smoothie King creates GLP-1 menu for weight loss drug users
Smoothie King says it is the first quick service restaurant brand with a GLP-1 focused menu.
4 Ways to Prevent Muscle Loss on Ozempic & Other Weight Loss GLP-1 Medications
You can’t go far lately without seeing news and social media coverage of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists ...
From GLP-1 Drugs To Catastrophic Claims – Why Employer Health Premiums Are Skyrocketing In 2025
As open enrollment kicks off, employees may find an unpleasant surprise in their 2025 health insurance premiums. Increased adoption of GLP-1 drugs, rising catastrophic claims and other cost pressures ...