weight loss, food and drug administration

These discounted versions of popular weight-loss drugs are going away: What to know
Consumers who use telehealth or medical spas to get less expensive, compounded weight loss drugs will need to get their medications elsewhere.
Compound versions of some weight loss drugs to be restricted
Zepbound contains the same active ingredient, tirzepatide, as Mounjaro, which is also made by Lilly and is FDA-approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. Some doctors also prescribe Mounjaro "off-label" for weight loss, as is permissible by the FDA.
The State of Weight Loss Drugs
How weight loss drugs actually work, and how big-name prescriptions differ from each other. What investors need to know about Ozempic's and Mounjarno's patent cliffs. The scenarios in which Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are actually undervalued.
Who can get weight loss drugs on the NHS in Scotland?
The medicines watchdog has agreed the drugs are safe and cost-effective for NHS use. Last year, semaglutide was approved for treating obesity under the brand name Wegovy. It has also been licensed under the brand name Ozempic for treating diabetes in some circumstances,
Compound versions of weight loss drugs will no longer be available, FDA rules
Compounded versions of popular drugs used for weight loss including Wegovy and Zepbound will soon no longer be available after a decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency has ordered compounding pharmacies to stop making compound versions of GLP-1 drugs now that the drugs are no longer in short supply.
Medications For Weight Loss
Dr. Alexandro Zarruk, MD, MSc., FACP, FRCPC, Internal Medicine, talks about medications that can help patients lose weight.
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Zepbound Is Now Available in Additional Doses at Lower Costs
Eli Lilly has reduced the prices of certain Zepbound vials and introduced higher-dose options, making the weight-loss drug ...
Novo Nordisk shares fall on weight-loss drug trial
Novo Nordisk released the results from its late-stage trial of CagriSema on Monday. It showed that patients on the highest dose of the drug lost 15.7% of their weight.
Federal judge stops compounded copies of Eli Lilly weight loss, diabetes drugs
A federal judge has effectively ended the ability of compounding pharmacies to make their own copies of Eli Lilly’s weight ...
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Makers of Wegovy & Zepbound Cut Prices for Those Without Insurance
Wegovy and Zepbound — are cutting prices to make the medications more affordable for people without insurance.
Two telehealth firms turn to branded Zepbound as restrictions loom on copies
Telehealth firms Teladoc and LifeMD said on Thursday they had signed an agreement to offer Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug ...
Wegovy price cut: Novo Nordisk cuts the price of the weight-loss drug for the uninsured
After Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly reduced the price of the weight-loss drug, competitor Novo Nordisk has cut the price of weight ...
Novo Nordisk Drops Price of Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy for Some Patients Paying Out of Pocket
Novo Nordisk is lowering the price of its weight-loss drug Wegovy to $499 per month for some patients paying out of pocket.
Popular weight-loss drugs get cheaper: Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly cut prices
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Wednesday that it will drop prices 23% for all doses of Wegovy. The new monthly price of ...
Employers face pressure to add coverage of Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs
Why some health groups are banding together to push for a range of obesity-care options in workplace-sponsored insurance.