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Why millions are trying FDA-authorized alternatives to Big Pharma’s weight loss drugs
Why millions are trying FDA-authorized alternatives to Big Pharma’s weight loss drugs
Arthur Allen, KFF Health News
July 23, 2024
2:00 pm

The FDA allows and even encourages compounding pharmacies to produce and sell copycats when a drug is in short supply.

Lilly’s obesity drug tops Novo’s GLP-1s in head-to-head weight loss study
Lilly’s obesity drug tops Novo’s GLP-1s in head-to-head weight loss study
Jack O'Brien
July 9, 2024
11:47 am

While most patients experienced 5% weight loss or greater, those who took Zepbound experienced the greatest benefit.

Novo Nordisk launches campaign for injectable weight-loss drug Wegovy
Novo Nordisk launches campaign for injectable weight-loss drug Wegovy
Brandon Doerrer
June 4, 2024
9:12 am

The 90-second hero spot highlights the results of a 68-week clinical study.

What is ‘Oatzempic’? TikTokers say viral oatmeal drink causes weight loss
What is ‘Oatzempic’? TikTokers say viral oatmeal drink causes weight loss
Lecia Bushak
April 2, 2024
4:48 pm

The viral ‘Oatzempic’ drink consists of oatmeal, water and lime juice. TikTokers claim the viral shake is helping them lose weight.

SNL parodies ‘Ozempic for Ramadan’ in Ramy Youssef sketch
SNL parodies ‘Ozempic for Ramadan’ in Ramy Youssef sketch
Lecia Bushak
April 1, 2024
1:04 pm

Stand-up comedian and actor Ramy Youssef poked fun at the GLP-1 weight loss revolution spurred by Ozempic during this week’s ‘Saturday Night Live.’

Eli Lilly’s Oscars ads aim to educate on GLP-1 drugs, combat obesity stigma
Eli Lilly’s Oscars ads aim to educate on GLP-1 drugs, combat obesity stigma
Jack O'Brien
March 7, 2024
11:07 am

Eli Lilly’s public debut of this chapter of the Get Better ad campaign comes amid an increasingly heated rivalry with Novo Nordisk.

Meet TikTok’s ‘GLP-1 influencers,’ documenting their weight loss journeys on Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro
Meet TikTok’s ‘GLP-1 influencers,’ documenting their weight loss journeys on Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro
Lecia Bushak
February 5, 2024
12:05 pm

TikTok’s GLP-1 community is growing, with creators documenting their journeys living, eating and losing weight on the popular weight loss drugs.

Patients who took Lilly’s Zepbound regained weight after halting treatment
Patients who took Lilly’s Zepbound regained weight after halting treatment
Jack O'Brien
December 11, 2023
4:34 pm

Meanwhile, those who continued with Zepbound for another 52 weeks experienced an additional 5.5% weight reduction.

Pfizer discontinues twice-daily version of GLP-1 drug danuglipron in pivot
Pfizer discontinues twice-daily version of GLP-1 drug danuglipron in pivot
Lecia Bushak
December 1, 2023
3:05 pm

Pfizer’s twice-daily GLP-1 danuglipron reached its primary endpoint in a Phase 2b trial but caused high rates of side effects like nausea and vomiting.

‘It’s not about more weight loss.’ Have obesity drugmakers maxed out?
‘It’s not about more weight loss.’ Have obesity drugmakers maxed out?
Marc Iskowitz
December 1, 2023
2:31 pm

While 5% was once a dream, medicines now help people shed 20% or more body mass. Companies say quality, not magnitude, is their next frontier.

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