Wegovy Ozempic Covered

Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid

Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.

Ozempic and Wegovy Ease Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in Large Study

A large trial showed that semaglutide, sold as Ozempic for diabetes and as Wegovy for obesity, was better than any current medications in alleviating symptoms.

Health - The New York Times - November 1

Ozempic and Wegovy considered 'available' after more than 2 years in shortage

The diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy are now considered to be available after more than two years of being considered in shortage by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

The Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic, Wegovy weight loss research

Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide — while adding great heft to the economy of Novo Nordisk’s home country, Denmark.

How a love story launched the company behind Ozempic, Wegovy

Novo Nordisk, the pharma giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy, has surprising love story origins. The founders, a married couple, were looking for a way to tackle diabetes, which the wife suffered from.

Ozempic, Wegovy popularity leads to rise of fake weight loss drugs

The demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a flood of fake drugs hitting the market. However, these counterfeit medicines can be harmful to people's health. Tom Hanson has ...

Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial in fighting alcohol addiction: Study

The weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may be beneficial for people struggling with alcohol addiction, a study published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry said. The study examined about 228,000 people ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy now available in the U.S. after shortages, FDA says

It is a sign that Novo Nordisk's efforts to ramp up the supply of those drugs are starting to pay off, as demand continues to skyrocket in the U.S.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.

As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.

Health - The New York Times - November 19

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Sales Beat Expectations

The pharmaceutical giant’s blockbuster weight-loss drug beat sales expectations in the third quarter, sending shares higher in early trade.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Employers Get Pressure to Pay for Drugs Like Wegovy

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk representatives get face time with companies in hopes they will cover their weight-loss drugs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

Ozempic can lead to muscle mass loss: Study

Recent studies have found that Ozempic could lead to more muscle mass loss than traditional weight loss methods.

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Researchers estimate 136M Americans eligible for Ozempic

As many as 136 million adult Americans may be eligible for Ozempic, researchers estimate. According to a study published Monday in JAMA Network, among the 25,531 participants, 8,504 were eligible ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Wegovy's creator invested £6bn in this town. So why is it not booming?

Europe's most valuable company has invested billions in Kalundborg on Denmark's coast - but it has many problems.

Novo Nordisk shares jump 8% after Wegovy sales beat expectations

Novo Nordisk on Wednesday reported third quarter earnings broadly in line with expectations and narrowed its 2024 full-year growth guidance.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Not just for weight loss: Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests.

Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy Weight-Loss Drug in China

The first prescription for the drug in China will reportedly be issued at a public hospital in Shanghai this week and will cost about $193 for a one-month supply of the lowest starter dose.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

Ozempic reduces knee osteoarthritis pain by almost half: Study

The results of a clinical trial published this week found that the active ingredient in the diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy was linked with a near halving of reported pain ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Scientist behind Ozempic started her career developing laundry detergent

Novo Nordisk scientist Lotte Knudsen, whose research led to Ozempic and Wegovy, started her career developing laundry detergent.

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk nudges higher profit forecast

Novo Nordisk on Wednesday nudged higher its outlook for the year as the drugmaker registered another quarter of strong sales of its weight-loss drugs.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Why Is There So Much Off-Brand Oral Ozempic for Sale Online?

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are injectable medications—but a strange new market has emerged selling oral “compounded” versions online, despite a lack of evidence that they work.

Tech - Wired - November 20

The New York Times Presents: ‘Weight of the World’ on Ozempic’s Rise

As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic soar in popularity, our new documentary follows three people on their weight-loss journeys — and explores how decades of diet culture paved the way for the drugs’ ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

WATCH: Toxic foam covers India's Yamuna River

Aerial footage shows India's Yamuna River, a sacred waterway for Hindus, plagued by toxic foam floating on its surface.

Church covered up 'abhorrent' abuse, report finds

John Smyth QC's abuse of more than 100 children and young men was covered up for years, a report concludes.

US probe covers 1.4M Honda, Acura engines

A new investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that a failed engine complaint effects over 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles. The investigation, which ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue cover stars revealed

Vanity Fair's Hollywood issue celebrates nearly 30 years of spotlighting actors shaping the industry. This year's cover stars include veteran icons like Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldana, and recent ...

Official PS5 Console Covers Are Discounted For Black Friday

Looking to bring a bit more flair to your game room ahead of the holiday season? Then check out the long list of discounted PS5 console covers at PlayStation Direct for Black Friday . Just ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

Extra £300m for UK tax hike unacceptable - Robison

UK government says SNP have "no more excuses", but Scottish ministers claim they will be left £200m short.

Irish school abuse inquiry should cover ‘leathering’, survivors say

Former pupils of Catholic schools say corporal punishment was ‘hourly occurence’ in 60s and 70s. The Irish government has been urged to extend the scope of a statutory inquiry into historical child ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

The Weirdest, Most Unusual Houses T Magazine Has Covered

Eleven brilliantly wacky homes that make conventional ideas of good taste seem boring.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

What if Trump’s campaign is cover for a slow-motion coup? | Jan-Werner Müller

Even if Trump can’t really mobilize large numbers of people to the streets, just prolonging a sense of chaos might be enough. Whatever happens next, one day historians will have to explain why a ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Gunman Flees Into Subway After Street Shooting, and Riders Take Cover

The gunman is still at large, the police said, and the victim is in stable condition. The episode left New Yorkers sheltering on subway cars and led to delays across the transit system.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Archbishop of Canterbury under pressure to resign over church abuse ‘cover-up’

Justin Welby faces growing calls to step down after report into child abuser John Smyth

World - Financial Times - November 11

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