FDA approves first ever medication for obstructive sleep apnea — here's what that means
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever prescribed medicine for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Read on to ...
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Metsera links GLP-1 drug to 11% weight loss after 12 weeks, teeing up trial of monthly dosing
Metsera has linked its GLP-1 drug candidate to weight loss of up to 11.3% after 12 weeks, encouraging the biotech to use some ...
Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is gaining popularity — but is it effective?
A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic.
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on ...
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Should Medicaid Pay for Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs?
With 13 states offering coverage, it’s already a $3.9 billion cost. Some state officials say reducing obesity will save programs money in the long run.
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Tennessee woman accused of selling fake weight loss drugs as counterfeit concerns grow
Counterfeit versions of Wegovy or Zepbound are different from compounded weight loss drugs. Compounding is a legitimate practice that’s monitored by the Food and Drug Administration. Compounded ...
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Illinois AG starts crackdown on weight-loss drug copycats
Kwame Raoul’s office sent cease and desist letters to five unnamed medical spas in the Chicago area that were allegedly ...