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EXCLUSIVE: Vivani Medical Initiates First Human Clinical Trial With GLP-1 Implant For Weight Loss In Australia
Novo Nordisk's Ozempic Potentially Linked To Rare Vision Loss Risk, But Absolute Risk Is Low: Study
How Much Did Americans Overspend On Weight Loss Medications in 2024? GoodRx Reveals
Novo Nordisk's Ozempic Potentially Linked To Rare Vision Loss Risk, But Absolute Risk Is Low: Study
How Much Did Americans Overspend On Weight Loss Medications in 2024? GoodRx Reveals
Novo Nordisk To Offer Wegovy In China At Fraction Of USA Cost
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Novo Nordisk's Weight Loss Drug Ozempic Associated With Reduced Opioid, Alcohol Use Disorder Incidences, Study Shows
A study found that prescriptions for GIP/GLP-1 RA drugs may reduce opioid overdose and alcohol intoxication rates in patients with OUD and AUD, offering potential new treatments for addiction.
FDA Sparks Controversy With Sudden Removal Of Eli Lilly's Weight Loss Drug From Shortage List
FDA faces legal action after removing Tirzepatide from the shortage list without following required procedures, sparking concerns over patient access to the compounded diabetes and obesity treatment.
England's NHS Proposes Phased Rollout of Eli Lilly's Mounjaro, Considers Digital Services to Boost Access
NHS England plans a phased rollout of tirzepatide to treat severe obesity, with early trials showing significant weight loss. Digital clinics and multidisciplinary teams will deliver the drug to 240,000 people initially.
Popular Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic Show Gap Between Clinical Trial Promises And Real-World Use, Study Reveals
Real-world studies on GLP-1s like Ozempic show lower weight loss than clinical trials, with high discontinuation rates due to adverse effects, costs, and unmet expectations, raising concerns about long-term benefits.
Eli Lilly Eyes New Trials For Weight-Loss Drugs In Non-Obese Patients
Eli Lilly explores expanding its weight-loss drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound, to individuals with a BMI below 27 to prevent health risks. CEO Dave Ricks emphasizes responsible use amid supply concerns.
Roche Fast-Tracks Obesity Drug Development, Eyes Over $3B Sales Potential
Roche focuses on obesity drug development, fast-tracking its CT-388 candidate, and targeting $3.6 billion in annual sales. The company aims to launch 20 transformative drugs by 2030 while cutting development costs and enhancing R&D efficiency.
EXCLUSIVE: Vivani Medical Advances Its Obesity Treatment Implant With New Clinical Trial in Australia
Vivani Medical receives approval for the first human trial of its GLP-1 obesity implant in Australia. The LIBERATE-1 trial will assess safety, tolerability, and weight loss outcomes, with data expected by 2025.
Popular Ozempic May Have New Use As Semaglutide Drugs Linked To Reduced Overdose Risk In Diabetic Opioid Users
A new study suggests semaglutide drugs like Ozempic, used for type 2 diabetes, may lower the risk of opioid overdose in patients with opioid use disorder. Findings highlight the need for more research into GLP-1 medications.
'Miracle' Weight Loss Drug Ozempic To Enter US Price Negotiations Within A Year, Novo Nordisk CEO Says Ahead Of Senate Hearing
Last week, another Novo executive indicated that Ozempic would "very likely" be included in the 2027 list.
Novo Nordisk CEO To Face Senate Scrutiny Over High Ozempic And Wegovy Prices, Hearing Scheduled On Tuesday
Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen faces a Senate hearing led by Bernie Sanders over the high cost of Ozempic and Wegovy, as U.S. lawmakers push for drug price reductions.
European Drug Agency Supports Novo Nordisk's Blockbuster Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy For Obesity-Related Heart Failure
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy label update receives a positive opinion from the EMA's CHMP, highlighting improvements in heart failure symptoms, physical limitations, and exercise function in patients with obesity-related HFpEF.
Hims & Hers To Offer Access To Compounded Diabetes And Weight Loss Drugs For Just $99/Month To Certain Professional Personnel
Hims & Hers Health will offer compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medications for as low as $99 per month to eligible U.S. military personnel, veterans, teachers, nurses, and first responders. The telehealth company has seen success, with over 12,000 customers losing weight with its treatments.
Battle Over Compounded Weight-Loss Medications - Sustainability and Regulation
Explore how Hims & Hers competes with big pharma amid weight-loss drug shortages, offering cheaper alternatives and facing sustainability challenges.
BioAge Labs Files For $100M IPO, Becomes The New Entrant In Obesity Drugs Race
BioAge Labs a biotech company focused on therapies for metabolic diseases, has filed for a $100 million IPO. Founded in 2015, the company plans to list on Nasdaq under the symbol BIOA. Their lead drug, Azelaprag, shows promise in weight loss and metabolic improvement.
EXCLUSIVE: Vivani Medical Reveals Positive Preclinical Liver Fat Results From Miniature GLP-1 Implant For Obesity
Vivani Medical reports promising preclinical liver fat reduction results with its exenatide implant for obesity, showing potential as a differentiated treatment option. The LIBERATE-1 clinical trial is set to begin in Q4 2024.
Eli Lilly Releases Cheaper Zepbound Vials Priced Up To 50% Lower To Boost Access, Supply For Its Popular Weight Loss Drug
Eli Lilly launches low-dose Zepbound vials for weight loss, offering 2.5 mg and 5 mg options for self-pay patients. These vials, priced at a significant discount compared to other GLP-1 obesity drugs, require syringes for administration and cater to those without insurance or savings card eligibility.
Novo Nordisk Does Not Operate As Drug Cartel, CEO Defends US Pricing Of Ozempic Against Criticism Over High Drug Prices
Novo Nordisk CEO defends the high U.S. prices of Ozempic and Wegovy, arguing that the drugs reduce obesity-related costs. Senator Sanders and experts remain critical as a Senate hearing looms next month.
Novo Nordisk's Ozempic Might Be Among 2027 Medicare Price Negotiation Targets
Analysts expect Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and other major drugs to be included in 2027 Medicare price negotiations. Despite concerns, experts predict limited financial impact on companies like Pfizer, Teva, and Abbvie.
Ozempic And Wegovy Linked to Increased Suicidal Thoughts In Observational Study, But Results Are Contested
A recent study in JAMA Network Open raises concerns about a potential link between GLP-1 drugs Ozempic and Wegovy and an increased rate of suicidal thoughts after analyzing World Health Organization data.
Eli Lilly's Famed Obesity/Diabetes Treatment Tirzepatide Shows Potential To Cut Risk Of Developing Diabetes, Sustained Weight Loss Over 3 Years
Eli Lilly's SURMOUNT-1 three-year study reveals tirzepatide's effectiveness in reducing type 2 diabetes risk and achieving significant long-term weight loss in adults with pre-diabetes and obesity.
Roche Misses Out On Weight-Loss Blockbuster Drug, Now Playing Catch-Up In Booming Market
Roche missed out on acquiring a potential blockbuster weight-loss drug, now owned by Eli Lilly, in 2018. The drug, orforglipron, is projected to generate up to $14 billion annually by 2032, while Roche's cautious approach reflects past market setbacks.
Don't Promote Copycat Weight-Loss Drugs Amid Improved Supply, Eli Lilly Asks Doctors, FDA Evaluates
Eli Lilly issues cease-and-desist letters to healthcare providers, demanding they stop promoting compounded weight-loss drugs as supply improves. The move has sparked tension, with providers arguing that brand-name medications remain difficult to obtain.
Move Aside Ozempic, WeGovy: Denmark's New Drug Just Showed Positive Results For Weightloss
As per the official press release, the 16-week trial aimed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and clinical effects of the drug called petrelintide.

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