Makers of Weight-Loss Drugs Want Your Employer to Pay for Them
On a spring day this year, the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association received three unusual visitors: pharmaceutical representatives from Eli Lilly.Lilly’s reps presented a slide deck that laid out data on the effectiveness of Lilly’s weight-loss drug Zepbound.
The FDA’s risky action on compounding weight loss drugs
The FDA’s decision to allow the compounding of GLP-1 weight loss drugs could undermine its public health obligations, writes former FDA Commissioner @ScottGottliebMD.
Why certain versions of popular weight-loss drugs could soon be harder to get
Drug manufacturers have increased their production, and some such as Novo Nordisk have asked the FDA to ban further production of compounded versions of their drugs. If that happens, Lavin says many patients might struggle to find or afford the drugs.
The UK thinks weight loss drugs could ease unemployment. Experts say that’s a fantasy
In the United Kingdom, the government is hoping weight loss drugs might improve public finances, eyeing their use to help unemployed people re-enter the workforce and ultimately save money on health care.
What RFK Jr. Has Said About Ozempic the Popular Weight Loss Drug
Kennedy Jr., who has been tapped by Trump to lead the HHS, has been critical of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs.
Jim Gaffigan Shows Off His 50-Lb Weight Loss After Admitting To Using Weight Loss Drugs: 'It's Such a Better Life'
Jim Gaffigan has struggled with his weight for most of his adult life, but it seems that his most recent 50-lb weight loss is going to stick. The comedian revealed earlier this month that he’s started using the weight loss drug Mounjaro,
Lost and found: Life after Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs was just the start for these four people
Research shows that 1 in 8 adults in the US has used one of the popular GLP-1 medications, most of them trying to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease and others to help them lose weight.
9 Foods That Have the Same Effect as Weight-Loss Drugs
A registered dietitian reveals nine food that work like weight-loss drugs, helping to curb cravings and suppress your appetite.
5 new weight-loss drugs to watch in the fight for the next Ozempic
Biotech companies are racing to find Ozempic 2.0, hoping for a slice of a multi-billion-dollar industry. A few stand-out drugs are emerging.
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How RFK Jr's war on obesity in the age of Ozempic could shake up the booming weight-loss industry
His likely appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the weight-loss industry, as long-lasting shortages of drugs like ...
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Doctors warn of potential dangers from weight loss injections
NEW YORK (PIX11) — If you’ve noticed ads for weight loss injections flood your social media feeds, you’re not alone. The ...
Medicaid fuels US coverage of Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs
U.S. government health plans account for the lion's share of coverage for popular new weight-loss drugs, far beyond the ...
Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcoholism, a new study suggests. Researchers explain why ...
Customs agents see rise in phony weight-loss drugs: 'You have no idea what's in here'
Weight-loss drugs promise to make the pounds melt away, and beauty products and fillers will erase those fine lines. But do you know what you're getting or where it's coming from?
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Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don't meet their unique needs
Lifestyle interventions that fully integrate the experiences of Black women into their treatment may produce better results.