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Weight-loss patients taking Zepbound forced to switch to Wegovy after drop in coverage
Weight-loss patients voice concerns as CVS Caremark drops Zepbound coverage for Wegovy, though exceptions may exist for those ...
Major insurance changes are coming to GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Here’s how that could affect patients
CVS Caremark will stop covering Eli Lilly’s Zepbound. Wegovy, the GLP-1 medication to treat obesity from Lilly competitor Novo Nordisk, will still be covered under plans managed by CVS Caremark.
Lawmakers press FDA to target knockoff weight-loss drug
Dozens of lawmakers are urging US health regulators to crack down on the booming market for knockoff weight-loss drugs amid ...
How to find out if weight loss drugs are covered by your insurance, and what to do if they're not
GoodRx reports that insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications varies. It's more likely when prescribed for FDA-approved uses ...
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Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA ‘expert panels,’ knock-off weight loss drugs, and much more
The FDA has recently held a slew of so-called "expert panels" that sidestep legal procedures and ethics guardrails ...
What's the long-term safety of GLP-1s for weight loss?
GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists), like Wegovy, Ozempic, or generic liraglutide, have helped you reach your ...
Is your Wegovy real? Here’s how to ID fake weight loss drugs
GoodRx reports on identifying real Wegovy pens, which come in five colors and lack dose selectors. Counterfeits pose health ...
Weight-loss jab Wegovy sees another prescription boost after ban on copycats
Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug, Wegovy, is experiencing a surge in new prescriptions following a US ban on its copycat ...
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Can You Regain Weight After You Stop Taking Drugs Like Ozempic?
A new analysis of 11 global studies shows that people tend to regain lost weight after stopping anti-obesity medications like ...
The Patients Forced to Switch From Zepbound to Wegovy
Some patients reluctantly shifted to save money while others have appealed for coverage of Zepbound after having experienced ...
Novo Nordisk faces 'show me' moment to boost Wegovy growth after US copycat ban
A U.S. ban on copycat versions of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy has begun to lift use of the weight loss drug, but the company will ...
From Wegovy to Ozempic: Which drugs are really APPROVED for weight loss in India, how costly are they?
Several anti-obesity drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, have created buzz in the Indian markets. But are they really approved for use in India? What are their side-effects? And how much do ...