Medicare to Negotiate Lower Prices for Weight-Loss Drugs
The government is expected to pay lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy starting in 2027. The Trump administration will decide whether to expand coverage for millions of Americans.
Medicare to negotiate price of Ozempic, Wegovy weight-loss drugs
Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.
New Weight Loss Drugs May Fight Obesity-Related Cancer, Too
Cancer researchers found that patients on GLP-1s had significant risk reductions for 10 of 13 obesity-associated cancers.
Ozempic 3.0? This drug causes the greatest weight loss — by far
Researchers from Canada reviewed the results of 26 trials to determine which of the weight loss jabs are the most effective for obese adults who do not have diabetes.
Ozempic 2.0? New Experimental Weight Loss Drug Helps Patients Shed Fat Faster, Study
Eli Lilly's experimental weight loss drug, retatrutide, has demonstrated encouraging results in helping obese adults lose weight.
7 facts about this weight loss drugs that actually work
Research reveals groundbreaking results about Mounjaro and Ozempic in weight loss treatment. Here's what you need to know about these game-changing medications.
Can weight loss drugs curb alcohol addictions? New research looks at the possibility.
Can weight loss drugs curb alcohol addictions? This Louisiana doctor is keeping an eye on new findings and emerging research.
"They're not shortcuts": How weight loss drugs became the business of shame
The use of GLP-1 drugs sparked the term "Ozempic shaming" to describe the negative perceptions faced by those who choose medical interventions for weight management. Some critics argue that using the drugs is akin to "taking a shortcut," overlooking the complex factors that contribute to obesity.
'Probably going to be the most prescribed drug'; The future of weight loss drugs
Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are changing the game for weight loss. GLP-1 medications were originally intended to treat type 2 diabetes, but a growing number of people are using it for weight loss.
Can Microdosing Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Help You Lose Weight?
Proponents of Ozempic microdosing claim you'll reap the drug's benefits with fewer side effects. But is taking small doses of GLP-1 agonists safe and effective for weight loss?
Novo Nordisk says its high-dose semaglutide trial shows 20.7% weight loss
Novo Nordisk said on Friday a late-stage trial with a high-dose version of its weight loss drug semaglutide helped overweight ...
Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Achieves Weight-Loss of 20.7% at Higher Dose, Study Says
Novo Nordisk said patients taking a bigger dose of its blockbuster obesity drug lost more weight than those on a lower dose, ...
Medicare announces 15 new drugs up for price negotiations, including Ozempic
The Biden administration on Friday released the next round of prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, ...
Pennsylvania woman speaks out after Independence Blue Cross drops weight loss drug coverage
A Bucks County woman is speaking out after her insurance company decided to no longer cover weight loss drugs.
Oral Ozempic and a ‘miracle’ pill imitating the keto diet – a new era of weight loss is here
The race is on for new drugs that suppress appetite, improve glucose regulation and can replace injections. But do they ...
Gov. Hochul wants to lower cost of anti-obesity drugs, expand access to Medicaid recipients
The governor also said she would work with other states to leverage their combined purchasing power to reduce the cost of the ...
Eli Lilly shares drop as drugmaker cuts revenue guidance on weight loss drug demand
Eli Lilly shares dropped after the drugmaker cut its 2024 revenue guidance, citing lower-than-expected demand for its obesity ...
'I feel blessed to get weight-loss jab' - but can the NHS afford it for all?
We meet some of the first NHS patients, as expert says funding everyone eligible would "bankrupt" the service.