weight loss, NHS in Scotland and Compound versions of drugs

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%.
Compound versions of some weight loss drugs to be restricted
Compounded versions of popular drugs used for weight loss including Wegovy and Zepbound will soon no longer be available after a decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency has ordered compounding pharmacies to stop making compound versions of GLP-1 drugs now that the drugs are no longer in short supply.
Who can get weight loss drugs on the NHS in Scotland?
The medicines watchdog has agreed the drugs are safe and cost-effective for NHS use. Last year, semaglutide was approved for treating obesity under the brand name Wegovy. It has also been licensed under the brand name Ozempic for treating diabetes in some circumstances,
US FDA to hold off action on weight-loss drug copies pending court ruling
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it will not take action against compounding pharmacies making copies of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy until a federal court delivers its ruling in a lawsuit against the agency.
The State of Weight Loss Drugs
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Karl Thiel joins host Ricky Mulvey to check in on the GLP-1 landscape. They discuss: How weight loss drugs actually work, and how big-name prescriptions differ from each other.
Ozempic vs Metformin For Weight Loss: Weighing the Pros & Cons of Each
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 ...
Roche takes big step in weight-loss field with $5.3 billion deal.
Swiss drugmaker Roche on Wednesday announced a major deal in the weight-loss category, agreeing to pay up to $5.3 billion to ...
Ozempic’s New Frontier: The War on Aging
Research suggests potential health benefits beyond what popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs were first approved to treat.
Natural alternative to Ozempic made mice eat up to 50% less — without side effects
Scientists have discovered a naturally-occurring molecule that rivals the weight-loss effects of semaglutide-based GLP-1s like Ozempic in animals.
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.
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Biggest Celebrity Weight Loss and Fitness Transformations of 2024
Whether it’s Ozempic, Pilates, or sheer will, celebrity transformations take all shapes and sizes - so what's the hassle all ...
The rise of the Ozempic menu and how weight-loss drugs are changing dining out
With more diners skipping mains, drinking less and sharing starters because of weight-loss drugs, the traditional ...
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We went blind after using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro
When James Norris, a 56-year-old mechanic from Roxbury, New Jersey, went on a low dose of Mounjaro, a GLP-1 medication similar to Ozempic, to lose weight in March 2023, he thought it would be a ...
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Scientists Say Ozempic Could Have Anti-Aging Powers, Too—Here's What to Know
G LP-1 drugs containing semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) have exploded in popularity for their ...