A woman who lost 64 pounds on a compounded form of the weight loss drug semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy and Ozempic, started a side hustle to afford it.
Sociodemographic, health care, and clinical factors are associated with receipt of semaglutide in those with obesity but without diabetes, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in JAMA Network Open.
Lots of people are on cheaper compounded weight-loss drugs that mimic brands like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. They're about to lose access.
Semaglutide is a powerful aid for managing weight and Type 2 diabetes, but it’s not a free pass to stick with old habits—or skip taking action altogether. If you’ve been struggling with weight loss, you know how challenging it can be to balance your appetite,
Research identifies key factors affecting semaglutide initiation among obese individuals without diabetes, revealing significant insurance coverage disparities.
People who stayed on a 7.2 milligram weekly dose of semaglutide lost around 20% of their body weight over 72 weeks.
Adults with obesity receiving once-weekly semaglutide 7.2 mg lost a higher proportion of their body weight at 72 weeks than adults receiving semaglutide 2.4 mg, according to top-line results from the STEP UP phase 3b trial.
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Developed initially to manage diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have skyrocketed in popularity since the US Food & Drug Administration first approved semaglutide (brand name Ozempic/Wegovy) for weight loss in 2021.
Semaglutide (known by its brandname Ozempic) has gained widespread attention for its weight loss benefits, but is officially approved for managing type 2 diabetes. While there is currently limited dat
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The long-term prospects for the company are evolving with product approvals in China, build-up of consumer healthcare franchise, and a biosimilar pipeline.