weight loss, Food and Drug Administration

New Research: A Recognizable Weight Loss & Diabetes Drug May Harm Vision
Some eye doctors were noticing a trend among patients that researchers in Europe now believe has been well demonstrated with data.
America’s love-hate relationship with the new weight-loss drugs
Nearly half of US adults admit they’d take one of the newer, injectable weight loss drugs, but that number falls significantly when they learn that the weight might come back when the meds are stopped.
Lilly asks to join lawsuit over compounded versions of its weight-loss drugs
Eli Lilly has asked to join in opposing a lawsuit brought by compounding pharmacies against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the agency's decision that Lilly's blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs are no longer in short supply.
Lilly and Novo Went Head-to-Head Over Weight-Loss Drugs in 2024. There’s a Clear Winner.
It hasn’t been a smooth year for the two pharma giants, but events in the fourth quarter widened the gap between them.
Pharma giant seeks to join lawsuit against FDA over weight loss drugs
Eli Lilly is seeking to end a lawsuit filed by a pharmacy trade group against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by joining as a defendant, stating it wants to end the “entitlement” some pharmacies have practiced in mass-marketing copies of its highly popular GLP-1 medications.
Lilly seeking to join lawsuit over compounded GLP-1 drugs
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) is reportedly seeking to oppose a lawsuit filed by compounding pharmacies over the FDA's determination that weight-loss and diabetes drugs such as Lilly's (NYSE:LLY) tirzepatide are no longer in short supply.
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 ...
Ozempic and Similar Drugs May Offer Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss, Including Reduced Alcohol Cravings
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, all GLP-1 anti-obesity medications, may offer health benefits beyond weight loss. Studies show ...
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Diabetes drug’s popularity for weight loss is causing shortage
A diabetes medication has become so popular ... The popularity of the drug as a weight loss alternative has led to a shortage of the medication, which is given through injections or taken ...
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As weight loss drug demand soars, physician outlines effectiveness and potential downsides
For weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, 2024 was a big year. More patients are relying on them to manage their weight, treat diabetes, or prevent heart attacks and strokes. And while they are ...
UNC physician: Weight loss drugs save lives, but they’re too hard to obtain | Opinion
Obesity is more than a cosmetic concern. It’s a chronic disease that can be treated with drugs like semaglutide (Wegovy) and ...
Elon Musk admits to taking controversial weight loss drug previously opposed by RFK Jr.
Billionaire entrepreneur and top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, touted that he has reaped the benefits of Ozempic after fellow top Trump adviser, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., suggested ...
2024 was the year of weight loss for Floridians. Wondering why?
For Floridians, 2024 was a year of weight loss and emerging revelations about anti-obesity medications.
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, ...
Dr. Kube: Diabetes drug lands patient in hospital with pancreatitis
A patient came into the emergency department complaining about nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. It was something more ...