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Spending on GLP-1 Drugs Has Skyrocketed

Spending increased 500% from 2018 to 2023, reaching nearly $72B

(Newser) - It's not just talk. Americans' spending on GLP-1 drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy has skyrocketed in the last five years. Spending hit $71.7 billion in 2023 for a 500% increase from $13.7 billion in 2018, according to a research letter published this month in JAMA Network Open...

It's Basically Ozempic, but in Pill Form

Eli Lilly's orforglipron appears as effective at lowering blood sugar, aiding weight loss in diabetes patients

(Newser) - Scared of needles but intrigued by injectable drugs that help manage blood sugar levels? You'll be happy to know Eli Lilly has created a GLP-1 agonist in pill form, and it may be just as effective at lowering blood sugar and aiding weight loss in people with Type 2...

Pfizer Halts Obesity Pill Tests Amid Safety Concerns

Phase 3 trial for danuglipron has been paused due to potential liver injury

(Newser) - Pfizer's pursuit of a daily pill to tackle obesity has hit a setback. The pharmaceuticals giant has paused development of its oral obesity drug, danuglipron, after a possible liver injury experienced by a trial participant. The incident occurred during phase 3 testing, the final stage before seeking regulatory...

Pharma Group Wants to Block 'Dangerous' Super Bowl Ad

Lobbyists say Hims & Hers promo for weight-loss medication 'misleading,' 'deeply troubling'

(Newser) - Even folks who aren't into football tune into the Super Bowl for its ads, but this year there's some "big drama" around one that's set to air on Sunday, reports Quartz . A pharmaceuticals industry group is slamming a "dangerous" advertisement from Hims & Hers, asking...

Ozempic, Wegovy Have 'Eye-Opening' Effects on Health
Ozempic, Wegovy Have
'Eye-Opening' Effects on Health
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Jan 25, 2025 12:10 PM CST

Ozempic, Wegovy Have 'Eye-Opening' Effects on Health

Scientists find GLP-1 drugs lower risk for dozens of other conditions—but there are caveats

(Newser) - Once we crossed the Rubicon to use diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro for weight loss, it seemed inevitable that scientists would investigate what else these apparent wonder drugs might tackle. Now, the first study to look at how the medications affect overall health is done, and it's...

She Wrote About Diets for Years, Kept Gaining Weight
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Jan 11, 2025 2:45 PM CST

Diet Writer's Advice Failed to Help Herself

Rebecca Johns explains that after 30 years, the drug Mounjaro is the only thing that's worked

(Newser) - For 30 years, Rebecca Johns tried every diet under the sun and still failed to stop gaining weight. Her story might be familiar to many, but it comes with a twist: Johns was writing about diet tips and fads all the while for various magazines. As she recounts in the...

Elon Musk Anoints Himself 'Ozempic Santa'

Billionaire posts a photo of himself looking noticeably slimmer

(Newser) - Elon Musk posted a photo of himself donned in a Santa suit but looking noticeably slimmer, with the caption explaining the change: "Ozempic Santa," he wrote, a reference to the weight loss drug. But as the New York Post notes, Musk also clarified that he's actually taking...

Eli Lilly to Test Weight-Loss Drugs on Addiction

Company's CEO indicates they'll start testing Zepbound for other forms of treatment in 2025

(Newser) - Earlier this week, Eli Lilly announced it was teaming up with telehealth provider Ro to boost access to Zepbound, one of its weight-loss medications. Now, the pharmaceuticals giant is revealing more plans for its blockbuster drug, noting it wants to start testing Zepbound in 2025 as a treatment not only...

Ozempic Appears Effective Against Alcohol Addiction

People with alcohol use disorder were much less likely to be hospitalized when using GLP-1 drugs

(Newser) - Ozempic, a diabetes drug that has become a popular drug for weight loss, has another use that could help tens of millions of Americans, researchers say. In a study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry , researchers said people were significantly less likely to be hospitalized with alcohol use disorder when...

WeightWatchers Is Hawking Ozempic Copycats

It's now selling knockoff weight-loss drugs made of compounded semaglutide, but some are concerned

(Newser) - Moderation and self-control used to serve as WeightWatchers' main talking points, but the company has since transitioned to hooking up its customers with doctors who can prescribe weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, via its WeightWatchers Clinic telehealth service. But it's been a "rocky pivot," per Fast ...

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