5 new weight-loss drugs to watch in fight for next Ozempic

Popular weight-loss drug Wegovy goes on sale in China
Novo Nordisk has launched its weight-loss drug Wegovy in China after it was approved by local health authorities in June. It is set to intensify competition with rival Eli Lilly, whose popular weight-loss treatment also got the green light months ago but has yet to go on sale in the world's second largest pharmaceutical market.
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.
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.
MDGL- A Promising Play in the Weight Loss Drug Space
NASH drug Rezdiffra exceeded all expectations in the recent quarterly earnings release. The stock rose more than 50% in a few days – and the company now has a market cap of close to $8 billion. Madrigal has been a long-time top pick,
Anti-obesity drugs, lifestyle interventions show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss
Popular anti-obesity drugs continue to show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, according to several new papers published in JACC that are being simultaneously presented at the American Heart Association's 2024 Scientific Sessions.
New study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic could help with knee pain. Here’s why there may be a link
A recent study found semaglutide – the drug known as Ozempic – can improve knee pain in people with obesity and osteoarthritis.
Pharmacies lobby FDA for right to keep making weight-loss drugs
Pharmacies that make customized medications are asking the federal Food and Drug Administration to protect their right to create homemade versions of Wegovy, Zepbound and other GLP-1 agonist weight-loss 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.
8 health issues drugs like Wegovy may treat besides weight loss
Not only is Wegovy extremely effective (people lose about 15% of their body weight in a year), it also appears to have many benefits beyond just weight loss.
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.
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 ...
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Mimic Ozempic’s Weight Loss Effects Naturally With a Keto-Based Diet
Everyone is raving about the slimming power of semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which experts say is as ...
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Weight-loss medications may also ease chronic pain
Popular semaglutide-based drugs used for weight loss may reduce chronic and acute pain, which could make them a promising ...