Are Compounded Weight Loss Drugs on Their Way Out?
The FDA is weighing a decision that could stop compounding pharmacies from legally making cheaper versions of Mounjaro and Zepbound.
How Much Do Weight Loss Drugs Cost with and without Insurance?
Just like when you find a glitzy resort in your dream destination, your first question about weight loss drugs might be, how much is this going to set me back? Lucky for you, we’ve done our homework.
Your employer may start covering weight-loss drugs soon
Still, more than a quarter of employers are considering adding coverage for GLP-1 drugs for weight loss in 2025 or 2026, according to a national survey conducted this year by Mercer, a human resources consulting firm.
What the End of a Tirzepatide Shortage Would Mean for Access to Compounded Weight Loss Drugs
In response to a lawsuit, the FDA said it would reconsider its previous decision to remove tirzepatide, the active compound in the weight loss and diabetes drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, from its shortage list.
All the weight loss drugs approved in the UK as doctor reveals why Ozempic isn’t
As for why it’s not approved for weight loss in the UK, Dr Kayat added: “It works by helping to regulate your appetite and reduce cravings and hunger. But in the UK, it’s only supposed to be used for type 2 diabetes, and that’s in order to try and protect the resources for the type 2 diabetics.”
What end of Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug shortage means for the competition
The FDA confirmed Thursday that Eli Lilly has increased production of its blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound and type 2 diabetes drug Mounjaro, implying the company can now supply enough doses to meet current demand.
Weight loss drugs may help reduce drug and alcohol misuse: Research
Weight loss medications such as Ozempic may be able to cut drug and alcohol misuse in half, according to a new study from the scientific journal Addiction. The research, published Thursday, found that people who take Ozempic or similar drugs — those used for weight loss or treating Type 2 diabetes — were 40
Weight loss drugs may help lower overdoses, alcoholism: Study | Morning in America
Ozempic may not just cut weight but might also help those struggling with addiction, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed 1.3 million health records and found that drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could potentially lower the rates of drug and alcohol overdoses.
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic may help reduce overdose risks: Study
A new study suggests that GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic, which are used for diabetes management and weight loss, may help reduce the risk of overdose and alcohol intoxication in people with
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