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.
Retatrutide outperforms Ozempic in weight loss, new study finds
Experimental weight-loss drug Retatrutide shows promise, helping obese adults lose up to 22% of their weight in 48 weeks. Mimicking three hormones, it outperforms FDA-approved treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is the new weight-loss trend: Should you try it?
A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic. Experts weigh the pros and cons of the practice.
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on Medicaid and have become yo-yo dieters who, despite their best efforts at changing their eating habits and lifestyles,
IBX will no longer cover drugs like Ozempic when they are prescribed solely for weight loss
GLP-1 receptor agonists, which can cost around $1,300 a month, have caused an increase in premiums that “affect all members, whether they utilize weight loss drugs or not,” IBX said in a statement.
Sleep apnea gets its first drug: Why US FDA approves weight loss drug for use
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the weight-loss drug Tirzepatide — sold by the brand name Zepbound — for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), a condition in which the throat muscles sag and block air passages, resulting in difficulty breathing during sleep.
How use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic has grown in Washington state
Axios Visuals The emergence of groundbreaking weight-loss drugs is transforming how Americans shed pounds, including in Washington state. The big picture: Nearly 18 million Americans are expected to be taking versions of GLP-1 drugs by 2029,
Health Matters: GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss, study finds
McGill University researchers say their study has found GLP-1 drugs are safe and effective for treating obesity and overweight adults without diabetes. The authors say the findings support using the medication to treat those who are overweight and obese among otherwise healthy patients.
FDA issues draft guidance on developing weight loss drugs
The U.S. FDA has released a new draft guidance for drugmakers to aid them in developing new treatments for obesity. The new document replaces an earlier draft guidance issued in February 2007. The new guidance stated that its focus is on the design of clinical trials and endpoints to demonstrate sustained weight loss,
Should Medicaid Pay for Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs?
With 13 states offering coverage, it’s already a $3.9 billion cost. Some state officials say reducing obesity will save programs money in the long run.
Zepbound Weight Loss Medication Approved by FDA to Treat Sleep Apnea
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of the weight loss drug Zepbound, generically known as ...
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FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug Zepbound on Dec. 27 to treat sleep apnea, a common but ...
Off-brand versions of Lilly weight loss drug must be pulled off market, could mean higher prices
The United States Food and Drug Administration says the shortage of Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and Mounjaro drugs has been resolved ...
FDA approves first medication for obstructive sleep apnea — which also promotes weight loss
The first medication for obstructive sleep apnea has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Weight loss drug Zepbound approved to treat sleep apnea
Clinical research by Zepbound's manufacturer Eli Lilley found that the drug's active ingredient tirzepatide reduces sleep apnea by about 60%.