GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss Aren’t Cost-Saving Yet
Intuitively, it would seem that GLP-1 use for obesity would reduce overall medical costs despite the increase in drug spending. But thus far, the data don’t show this.
What to Know About Ozempic, Wegovy and the New Weight-Loss Market
Ozempic is a drug for diabetes, but it's also being used off-label for weight loss. Its active ingredient has inspired a new class of weight-loss drugs.
Fat people can’t expect to get weight-loss drugs on the NHS
I wonder if 2025 will be the year sensible health advice of the sort the late Michael Mosley specialised in (eat proper food, take regular exercise, drink moderately) will be finally, wilfully abandoned in favour of “give them meds”.
Could Trump Make A Big Weight Loss Drug Deal?
Trump could keep Biden’s commitment to have Medicare pay for weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy. But would drugmakers agree to reduce their prices right away?
Weight loss drugs seem to be driving down grocery bills
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are driving down grocery spending, according to a new study from Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business and consumer data firm Numerator.
Weight loss drugs can cut grocery spending by up to 9%: study
Higher-income households with at least one user of GLP-1 class of weight loss drugs cut their grocery spending by nearly 9%, a recent study based on data from the market research firm Numerator indicates.
West Virginia patients are left in limbo over changing insurance coverage of obesity medications
While West Virginia's employee health insurance program covers drugs like Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, officials ...
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Lilly’s Zepbound expected to surpass Novo’s Wegovy to ‘dominate’ obesity market: GlobalData
Lilly’s offering is expected to surpass Novo’s Wegovy in the space, and, according to a report this week from GlobalData, ...
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Ozempic and Wegovy have heart health benefits beyond just weight loss
A study in pigs has shown that the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy directly boosts heart health, in addition to the ...
Tirzepatide outpacing Wegovy in the obesity space
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Elon Musk Weighs In on Weight-Loss Drug Stocks. Is LLY or NVO a Better Buy?
Weight-loss drug stocks were catapulted into the spotlight in 2024, creating a lucrative, groundbreaking, and high-stakes ...
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‘It’s bonkers’ — how Ozempic, Wegovy change lives of those who struggle to lose weight
The medications are so common now, two-thirds of the clinic’s calls for insurance pre-authorizations are for the big three: ...
Ozempic and Similar Drugs May Offer Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss, Including Reduced Alcohol Cravings
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, all GLP-1 anti-obesity medications, may offer health benefits beyond weight loss. Studies show ...
Ozempic vs. Wegovy: What’s the Difference?
Ozempic and Wegovy are two popular injectable medications for weight loss and diabetes. But what’s the difference?
Dr. Roach: Ozempic dosage can be increased if/when a plateau is reached
Wegovy and Ozempic are the exact same drug: semaglutide. They are dosed slightly differently and marketed for different ...