Wegovy Before Bariatric Surgery Not Tied to Greater Weight Loss
Taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist prior to bariatric surgery may not boost long-term weight loss and metabolic benefits, a retrospective case-control study suggested. Patients who received preoperative semaglutide (Ozempic,
Weight Loss Drug Will Be Offered for $499 a Month for Some Patients
Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular obesity medication. Patients on Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible.
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-loss drug Wegovy.
FDA ends shortage of popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy
The FDA has declared that the shortage of popular weight-loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, is officially over.
Novo Nordisk slashes Wegovy price for patients lacking insurance benefits
Novo Nordisk said it will offer all doses of Wegovy for $499 a month to patients paying cash, a bid to reach consumers who can’t get the blockbuster drug through insurance.
Novo to Sell Weight-loss Drug Wegovy Directly to Patients
Novo Nordisk A/S is following in rival Eli Lilly & Co.’s footsteps by selling its hit weight-loss drug Wegovy directly to US patients at a discount.
Novo Nordisk Drops Price of Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy for Some Patients Paying Out of Pocket
Key Takeaways Novo Nordisk is lowering the price of its weight-loss drug Wegovy to $499 per month for some patients paying out of pocket.The deal is available through the drugmaker's new NovoCare Pharmacy offering.
Novo Nordisk to sell obesity drug Wegovy direct to patients at lower price
Novo Nordisk will start selling its obesity drug Wegovy directly to patients at a reduced price, following a similar move from Eli Lilly as the two drugmakers chase market share.
Novo Nordisk Launches Online Pharmacy, Slashes Weight Loss Drug Price
Novo Nordisk (NVO) said Wednesday that it launched a direct-to-patient online pharmacy through which it will offer its weight loss injection at more than half the list price. The company's NovoCare Pharmacy will offer Wegovy directly to cash-paying patients who have been prescribed the treatment but don't have coverage through insurance.
Vision loss linked to popular weight loss drugs, experts warn
Patients using popular weight loss medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are being urged to undergo eye examinations due ...
Compounded Semaglutide for Weight Loss: Is It Safe & Effective?
Is compounded semaglutide effective for weight loss? Here’s the short version: Compounded semaglutide isn’t approved by the ...
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Ozempic and Wegovy are no longer in shortage, FDA says
Blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are no longer in shortage, the US Food and Drug Administration ...
Unexpected Benefit: Popular Weight Loss Drug Ozempic Could Also Help You Drink Less
Semaglutide may help reduce alcohol cravings and intake, according to a clinical trial. Participants receiving the drug drank ...
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Shortage of popular drugs Wegovy and Ozempic is over, FDA says.
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday said the shortage of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic is resolved, a move that could limit the availability of ...
FDA declares end to Wegovy and Ozempic shortage
The agency first declared a shortage of semaglutide, the main ingredient used to make Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2022.
Ozempic: A miracle weight-loss drug or dangerous trend? We examine
With rumours circulating that Selena Gomez and other celebrities have used Ozempic, we reached out to experts to understand ...
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Most People Stop Ozempic after Two Years. What Happens to Weight and Health?
Ozempic and similar GLP-1 weight-loss medications are designed to be a lifelong treatment. But a new study finds the majority ...