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8 warnings and 6 watches in effect for 11 counties in the area

OZEMPIC


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CEO of Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, to step down in wake of share price drop

Read full article: CEO of Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, to step down in wake of share price drop

Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, maker of blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy, says its CEO is stepping down.

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The skyrocketing cost of weight-loss drugs has state Medicaid programs looking for a solution

Read full article: The skyrocketing cost of weight-loss drugs has state Medicaid programs looking for a solution

Some of the more than a dozen states that cover the high cost of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound through Medicaid or state employee insurance programs are scrambling to lessen the budgetary squeeze from fast-rising costs.

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Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs are among 15 selected for Medicare's price negotiations

Read full article: Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs are among 15 selected for Medicare's price negotiations

The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers.

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WHO and Eli Lilly caution patients against falling for fake versions of popular weight-loss drugs

Read full article: WHO and Eli Lilly caution patients against falling for fake versions of popular weight-loss drugs

The World Health Organization and drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. are warning patients to be wary of fake versions of weight-loss and diabetes medicines.

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US challenges 'bogus' patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition

Read full article: US challenges 'bogus' patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition

The Federal Trade Commission is challenging patents on 20 brand-name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection Ozempic.

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'Ozempig' remains Minnesota baseball team's mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming

Read full article: 'Ozempig' remains Minnesota baseball team's mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming

For a Minnesota minor league baseball team known for a history of outlandish promotions, the idea of naming its longtime live pig mascot after the weight loss drug Ozempic made perfect sense.

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Bumper profits for Norway's giant wealth fund led by a strong performance by tech companies

Read full article: Bumper profits for Norway's giant wealth fund led by a strong performance by tech companies

Norway’s oil fund saw the largest annual return in its history in 2023 led by a strong performance by U.S. technology companies and the Danish weight loss drug manufacturer, Novo Nordisk.

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FDA says fake Ozempic shots are being sold through some legitimate sources

Read full article: FDA says fake Ozempic shots are being sold through some legitimate sources

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug widely used for weight loss.

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Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds

Read full article: Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds

A new large study finds that the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in certain patients.

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Weight loss injectables: The ‘magic’ solution that might not last long-term

Read full article: Weight loss injectables: The ‘magic’ solution that might not last long-term

A doctor talks about the effects of the wildly popular new drugs and what you should know before and after starting one.

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Supply problems and insurance issues make popular weight-loss drugs hard to get

Read full article: Supply problems and insurance issues make popular weight-loss drugs hard to get

Supply problems and insurance complications have made it difficult for many patients to start and stay on new prescription medications used to treat obesity.

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FDA warns consumers not to use off-brand versions of Ozempic, Wegovy

Read full article: FDA warns consumers not to use off-brand versions of Ozempic, Wegovy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use versions of the popular weight-loss drug used in Ozempic and Wegovy and sold online because they might not contain the same ingredients as prescription products and may not be safe or effective.

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What to know about prescription drugs promising weight loss

Read full article: What to know about prescription drugs promising weight loss

Obesity is a major and growing problem around the world, but especially in the U.S. Researchers have long looked for medications that can help people lose weight, mostly with disappointing and, in some cases, dangerous results.

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Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care

Read full article: Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care

A diabetes drug being tested for weight loss is poised to further upend obesity care.

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Diabetes drug in short supply nationwide

Read full article: Diabetes drug in short supply nationwide

Ozempic, a medication for people dealing with Type 2 diabetes is in short supply around the nation right now, according to the FDA.

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