‘I got a Wegovy weight-loss pen online – it’s shocking how easy it is’
Shirleyann Metcalfe, 64, told i she was almost instantly approved for online pharmacist Voy’s GLP1 weight-loss programme – which uses drugs such as tirzepatide used in many weight-loss drugs as part of its “clinically proven treatment”.
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.
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.
Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Weight-Loss Drug in China
The first prescription for the drug in China will reportedly be issued at a public hospital in Shanghai this week and will cost about $193 for a one-month supply of the lowest dose.
Novo Nordisk sells hit weight-loss drug in China—at fraction of US price
Patients in China will be able to purchase the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy for 1,400 yuan, or about $193, just a fraction of the US list price of $1,349, according to media reports. The price in China is in line with pricing elsewhere outside of the US.
Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy goes on sale in China
Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available for use in China, the company confirmed to AFP on Tuesday, as the Asian nation battles high rates of obesity.
High demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy is impacting employer health care costs—but it can be critical for retaining talent
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Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy launches in China, offering obesity drug at a fraction of US prices
A dose of four Wegovy injections will cost 1,400 yuan ($194), a fraction of the drug’s U.S. price, according to the Chinese ...
DR. MARC SIEGEL: Why Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1s could be a magic shot against alcohol abuse
The COVID pandemic set in motion trends with alcohol use that have persisted. Disruptions in work, school and lifestyle have ...
Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy - all your questions answered
Health Editor Amy Packer asks the medical experts to answer your most common questions about Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy ...
Wegovy patient says medicine calmed the ‘food noise’ in her head
For years, Miriam Schulman of Highland Park, New Jersey, struggled with what she called ‘food noise.’ “You’re always thinking ...
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Why You’re Probably Eligible for Ozempic or Wegovy
More than half of U.S. adults now qualify to take semaglutide, the popular diabetes and weight loss drug sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy.
Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial in fighting alcohol addiction: Study
The weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial for people struggling with alcohol addiction, a study published ...
Wegovy diet plan: What foods to eat and avoid while taking semaglutide
Ro details dietary choices that may help Wegovy's capacity to regulate appetite and foster a healthier weight as well as ...
Why Is Wegovy So Much Cheaper in China Than the US?
Hi, it's Amber in Hong Kong. Blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy is going to be much cheaper in China than it is in the US.