Weight Loss, Food and Drug Administration

How Much Should Weight Loss Drugs Cost?
A new study found that fair prices for medications like Wegovy and Zepbound would be hundreds less per month than they are now.
Compound versions of some weight loss drugs to be restricted
Zepbound contains the same active ingredient, tirzepatide, as Mounjaro, which is also made by Lilly and is FDA-approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. Some doctors also prescribe Mounjaro "off-label" for weight loss, as is permissible by the FDA.
These discounted versions of popular weight-loss drugs are going away: What to know
Consumers who use telehealth or medical spas to get less expensive, compounded weight loss drugs will need to get their medications elsewhere.
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%.
Who can get weight loss drugs on the NHS in Scotland?
Very few people are currently being prescribed drugs for weight loss on the NHS in Scotland, research by BBC Scotland News has established. Medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy have been hailed as "game changers" for tackling obesity.
FBI warns about counterfeit weight loss drugs
The FBI is warning about counterfeit weight loss drugs being sold that claim to have semaglutide, the key ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy.
FBI issues safety warning about counterfeit versions of weight loss drug semaglutide
The FBI is warning the public about counterfeit compounded weight loss drugs on the market that claim to contain semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, two prescription medications used for weight loss.
My hair came out in clumps on a weight loss drug like Ozempic — 2 steps slowed the shedding
People taking semaglutide drugs like Ozempic typically expect to lose excess weight — not hair. But that’s precisely what ...
Son, 11, Finds Mom on the Floor 'Coughing Up Blood' After She Abused Unprescribed Weight-Loss Injectables
Gill Riley, who wasn't obese, regrets taking the medication "to be skinny" as she's now left with permanent health problems ...
What happened with Dr. Oz's weight loss supplement class action lawsuit?
Oz's first confirmation hearing as nominee for CMS head is Friday. Back in 2016, Oz was named in a class action lawsuit ...
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Tirzepatide and Semaglutide Improve Weight Loss, Cardiovascular Conditions, but Deemed Too Expensive
Weight loss drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide are growing in popularity and offer significant health benefits, but they ...
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 ...
Wegovy price cut: Novo Nordisk cuts the price of the weight-loss drug for the uninsured
After Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly reduced the price of the weight-loss drug, competitor Novo Nordisk has cut the price of weight ...
Tell-tale signs someone is on weight loss jab - gaunt face to saggy bum side effect
Weight loss jabs have become the worst weight loss secret, with many people opting for the flab-busting jabs - but according ...
New ‘natural’ GLP-1 booster that can be added to any food for weight loss to hit shelves within the next year
NotCo announced Thursday the launch of its GLP Booster, a product that can be mixed into any food to naturally help you feel ...