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Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy in South Africa as weight-loss drugs race gathers pace

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk introduced its weight-loss drug Wegovy in South Africa on Thursday, marking its debut in Africa ...

Weight-loss patients taking Zepbound forced to switch to Wegovy after drop in coverage

Weight-loss patients voice concerns as CVS Caremark drops Zepbound coverage for Wegovy, though exceptions may exist for those ...

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Weight-Loss Drug Sales Surge Despite Copycat Issues

Second-quarter sales of the blockbuster drug soared 67% on year, despite millions of U.S. patients using generic unbranded ...

Novo Nordisk launches weight-loss drug Wegovy in South Africa

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk introduced its weight-loss drug Wegovy in South Africa on Thursday, marking its debut in Africa ...

Popular weight-loss drugs linked to sudden vision loss, research suggests

New studies found that Americans with type 2 diabetes who are taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could face an increased risk of rare eye conditions.

Quit Ozempic or Wegovy? Here’s How Fast the Pounds Can Come Back

A sweeping analysis of global studies reveals that stopping weight loss drugs, including well-known treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy, often triggers a rapid return of lost pounds.

Medicare, Medicaid plan to experiment with covering weight loss drugs

The Trump administration is planning an experiment to cover weight loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, potentially ...

Why a Weight-Loss Pill Is Still a Big Deal

Eli Lilly shares fell after the company’s oral drug showed less weight loss than hoped. It could still be huge.