Health - Ozempic Ozempic and Wegovy surge to national approval with most U.S. adults considering it ‘a good thing’ to treat obesity BYThe Associated Press, Kenya Hunter, and othersFebruary 1, 2025 2 days ago Health - Drugs New pain drug, Vertex’s Journavx, gets FDA approval as safer...
Semaglutide is sold under brand names such as Ozempic. Since this medication has been approved for the treatment of obesity, demand has increased, which has resulted in difficulties in procuring the drug in recent times. There is anecdotal evidence of patients with obesity or diabetes saying that ...
When asked, "How much have you heard, if anything, about a new class of drugs being used for weight loss, such as Ozempic, [semaglutide formulated and approved for people with type 2 diabetes], Wegovy, [semaglutide for weight loss], and Mounjaro, [tirzepatide, currently only approved for...
Since most Americans are overweight or obese, she added, doctors and other health providers should be asking people about how they view their weight and their health. If you need help managing your weight, Diekman suggested talking to your doctor, who may refer you to a dietitian. Having a ...