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.
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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.
Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may also curb alcohol addiction, study says
A study published Wednesday suggests a surprising side effect of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic: they can be effective at curbing alcohol abuse.
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.
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The use of weight loss drugs without doctor's supervision is not advisable and can lead to serious side effects and complications.
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Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds
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FDA weighs in on diet drug shortage, creating more confusion about compounding
As millions patients struggled to fill their prescriptions for the new weight loss drugs, many have turned to compounded copies.
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Weight-loss drug Wegovy launched in China, targeting 180 million with obesity
Novo Nordisk launches its weight-loss drug Wegovy in China after approval by local health authorities in June.