Health Canada says it has not received any reports of counterfeit Ozempic in the country after the World Health Organization issued a warning about fake batches of the popular diabetes drug detected in some countries. The WHO warning on Thursday was about three falsified lots of Ozempic that were detected in the United States in … Read more
(NewsNation) — As weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegozy are soaring in popularity, some insurers are looking to drop the medications, possibly costing patients thousands in out-of-pocket expenses. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is one such insurer. Beginning in January 2025, around 10,000 people in the state will lose coverage. Companies aren’t entirely … Read more
Powerful weight loss jabs are not “a quick fix for people trying to get ‘beach body ready’” this summer, England’s top doctor has warned. Medics have sounded the alarm over patients ending up in A&E with life-threatening complications linked to the drugs. And health chiefs are increasingly concerned that people who do not meet strict … Read more
The jabs have already been shown to prevent heart problems and reverse diabetes (Image: Getty) Weight loss jabs such as Ozempic have “enormous potential” as a new weapon in the fight against cancer, leading experts say. The revolutionary medicines have already been proven to reverse diabetes and slash the risk of heart attacks and strokes. … Read more
Lizzo is sharing her thoughts on becoming the subject of the new obesity-themed “South Park” episode. “My worst fear has been actualized,” the pop star told fans in a TikTok video on Saturday as she prepared to watch the special for the first time. “I’ve been referenced in a South Park episode. I’m so scared. … Read more
A teenager who was left feeling suicidal due to his weight lost one stone using an Ozempic-style weightloss drug. As diabetes medicine Mounjaro, dubbed the “King Kong” of weight loss, has recently been approved for treating weight loss issues in the UK, teen media personality Charlie Michael Baker told the Express about his own experience … Read more
Pharmacies reported a surge in enquiries following promising research (Image: Getty) The discovery that weight loss jabs could be the biggest heart health breakthrough since statins has sparked a stampede for prescriptions. Pharmacies reported increases of more than 400 percent in demand for consultations from people wanting to access the drugs this week. The rush … Read more
After years of persistent shortages, Canadians can now access Wegovy, an on-label weight loss medication, made by the same manufacturers of Ozempic. Novo Nordisk’s drug officially hit the shelves on Monday, marking its availability despite being greenlit in Canada since 2021. Wegovy’s arrival holds promise for those battling obesity and diabetes. Yet, as excitement brews, … Read more
The makers of Ozempic say their weight-loss drug Wegovy will be available to patients in Canada starting Monday. Novo Nordisk’s weekly injection is approved for weight loss among patients diagnosed with obesity. Wegovy can also be prescribed to patients who are significantly overweight and have at least one related medical condition such as high blood pressure, Type 2 … Read more
Federal regulators are challenging patents on 20 brand-name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection Ozempic, in the latest effort by the Biden administration targeting pharmaceutical industry practices that drive up prices. The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday sent warning letters to 10 drugmakers, taking issue with patents on popular drugs for weight loss, diabetes, asthma … Read more
