Weight Loss, Food and Drug Administration

Here’s why Ozempic maker’s new weight-loss drug isn’t good enough for investors
New trial data showed CagriSema led to “superior” weight loss, but at a rate much less than original expectations of 25%.
How Much Should Weight Loss Drugs Cost?
A new study found that fair prices for medications like Wegovy and Zepbound would be hundreds less per month than they are now.
Compound versions of some weight loss drugs to be restricted
Zepbound contains the same active ingredient, tirzepatide, as Mounjaro, which is also made by Lilly and is FDA-approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. Some doctors also prescribe Mounjaro "off-label" for weight loss, as is permissible by the FDA.
These discounted versions of popular weight-loss drugs are going away: What to know
Consumers who use telehealth or medical spas to get less expensive, compounded weight loss drugs will need to get their medications elsewhere.
New weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy spike Pa.’s Medicaid costs; lawmakers question use
State DHS officials say new weight-loss drugs are driving up costs for Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program, likely leading to more than $1 billion in new costs this year.
FBI warns about counterfeit weight loss drugs
The FBI is warning about counterfeit weight loss drugs being sold that claim to have semaglutide, the key ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy.
FBI issues safety warning about counterfeit versions of weight loss drug semaglutide
The FBI is warning the public about counterfeit compounded weight loss drugs on the market that claim to contain semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, two prescription medications used for weight loss.
Ozempic vs Metformin For Weight Loss: Which Is Best for Me?
The increasing popularity of weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro and metformin may have you wondering how all ...
New Discovery Promises Weight Loss Without Ozempic's Side Effects
Stanford Medicine researchers have identified a naturally occurring molecule that mimics the appetite-suppressing effects of ...
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‘Hacks’ Star Megan Stalter Would Rather Weigh 500 Lbs Than ‘S— All Day’ as a Result of Ozempic
Actress and comedian Megan Stalter joked that she’d rather weigh 500 LBs than use the bathroom constantly while using Ozempic ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Ozempic
Because of the difference in dosage, Ozempic is FDA-approved only to treat type 2 diabetes, while Wegovy is FDA-approved for weight loss. Likewise, Mounjaro and Zepbound are also identical ...
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We went blind after using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro
Recent studies have shown an association between drugs such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy — which have become phenomenally popular for weight loss — and an increased risk of NAION.
Employers face pressure to add coverage of Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs
Why some health groups are banding together to push for a range of obesity-care options in workplace-sponsored insurance.