The Pharma Letter1d
Wegovy label should be extended, CHMP recommends
The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) advisory committee the CHMP has adopted a positive opinion for a label update of Danish ...
STAT3d
Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a rare-disease drug bill, compounded Wegovy, and more
Have a great day, everyone. … Hims & Hers Health plans to sell compounded versions of Novo Nordisk’s popular weight loss drug Wegovy to patients in certain professions for $99 a month ...
Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus: Are we losing sight of overall health? Here’s what the science says
We need to take stock of the promises and limitations of new “miracle” weight loss drugs and treat the cause of weight gain, ...
Today3d
Do GLP-1 supplements work? What to know about 'nature's Ozempic'
Weight loss with Ozempic or Wegovy can be effective, but expensive. Enter so-called GLP-1 supplements that have taken on the nickname “nature’s Ozempic.” They’re much cheaper than the ...
MedPage Today3d
Is Wegovy Shrinking Bariatric Surgery, Too?
Opens in a new tab or window Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), were originally approved for type 2 diabetes ...
New York Post8d
Which Ozempic-like drugs cause the most weight loss? The answer may surprise you
Women who take Wegovy to treat obesity have the greatest likelihood of achieving 10% or more weight loss in a year, according to a Cleveland Clinic study published Friday. Michael Siluk ...
AOL4d
Is Wegovy covered by Medicare?
Some people may be eligible for Medicare coverage for Wegovy if they meet medical criteria for heart disease risk. However, Medicare does not cover medications that are strictly for weight ...
NC’s Folwell, Sen. Bernie Sanders scrutinize costs of blockbuster weight-loss drugs
In an unconventional alliance, North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell, a Republican, spoke on Capitol Hill at a ...
devdiscourse2d
Health News Highlights: Market Shifts, Medical Approvals, and Public Health Alerts
This summary presents key updates in the health sector. Highlights include UnitedHealth's tech unit customers adopting ...