Counterfeit weight loss drugs feed demand for cheaper options
A simple online search for semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic or Wegovy, can lead consumers down a rabbit hole of seemingly reputable online pharmacies in search of weight loss drugs at a discounted price.
New Drug CagriSema May Lead to 10% More Weight Loss Than Wegovy or Ozempic
Excitement is building around a new weight loss drug, CagriSema, which is expected to surpass the effects of popular drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of both, recently shared that CagriSema may lead to 10 percent more weight loss than Wegovy.
New FDA Warning Added to Popular Weight Loss Drugs
Nov. 6, 2024 – The FDA has updated the labels for all GLP-1 weight loss drugs with a warning about pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia or deep sedation. The affected drugs are liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza), semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound).
Weight-loss drugs just got cheaper — and better
Eli Lilly priced its new weight-loss drug Zepbound 20% lower than competitor Wegovy, an unusual move in the pharmaceutical world.
Counterfeit weight loss drugs sold online as demand for cheaper options grows
A surge in counterfeit versions of popular weight loss drugs is raising health concerns. U.S. Customs is intercepting fake medications with potentially harmful effects. Tom Hanson reports on the risks and how consumers can protect themselves.
7 common myths about semaglutide and weight loss debunked
Wegovy® is the only version of semaglutide that is FDA-approved for weight loss, while Ozempic® and other forms of the drug ...
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Mom Overdosed on Weight Loss Drug She Got on Instagram, Recalls 'Throwing Up Blood': 'Thought I Was Going to Die'
Leigh-Anne Lagden, 26, opened up about being hospitalized after accidentally overdosing on knockoff weight loss injections ...
Novo Nordisk aware of reports 10 people taking compounded weight-loss drug copies died
Novo Nordisk chief financial officer Karsten Munk Knudsen said on Wednesday the company was aware of reports of 10 deaths and ...
Microdosing Ozempic? Why some people are playing doctor with weight-loss drugs
It was semaglutide, a drug sold under the brand names Ozempic (for diabetes) and Wegovy (for weight loss). Following ...
Does Compounded Semaglutide Work for Weight Loss?
Compounded semaglutide can be an affordable alternative to brand-name weight loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy. But ...
Compounded Versions Of Weight Loss And Diabetes Drugs Led To Death And Hospitalization, Novo Nordisk Says It Is Aware
Novo Nordisk addresses safety concerns surrounding compounded versions of its weight-loss and diabetes drugs, including ...
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Layton Weight Loss Clinic offering hope to those struggling with their weight
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – Struggling with weight loss? Layton Weight Loss Clinic has the solution!
Compounded GLP-1s for Weight Loss: What Are They and Are They Safe?
GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) are medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. You’ve probably ...
Hong Kong approves celebrity weight-loss drug, but experts say it’s not just to look good
The latest celebrity weight-loss drug to be given the nod in Hong Kong will be available in December, but experts cautioned ...
Get Thin MD: What to Know About the Weight Loss Telehealth Provider
When starting prescription weight loss medications, getting approval from a doctor and insurance is one of the hardest parts.