Oncobesity News Posts

Eli Lilly reduces Zepbound price
Eli Lilly has lowered the price of its GLP-1 drug Zepbound (tirzepatide) in single-dose vials, with the starting dose now available for $299 per month

Warning over weight loss jab shortage as obesity set to double by 2030
GLP-1 medication, such as Wegovy, was added to the list of ‘essential’ medicines by the World Health Organization in September

World Health Organization recommends GLP-1 drugs for weight management
The World Health Organization on Monday recommended GLP-1 drugs for adult weight management.

World Health Organization recommends GLP-1 drugs for obesity

World Health Organization recommends use of GLP-1 drugs for obesity

On next-gen GLP-1 drugs. “A mere decade ago, obesity drugs powerful enough…
On next-gen GLP-1 drugs. “A mere decade ago, obesity drugs powerful enough for people to routinely drop double-digit percentages of their body weight were unheard-of.

Lilly slightly lowers self-pay prices for single-dose vials of Zepbound
Eli Lilly will shave $50 off the self-pay price for most single-dose vials of its blockbuster weight loss drug Zepbound, about a month after agreeing

Popular fat jab could slow Alzheimer’s by slashing brain shrinkage and boosting memory
A FAT jab could help slow down Alzheimer’s by slashing brain shrinkage, according to a small British study. Liraglutide, the GLP-1 drug already used to manage

Why the Marks & Spencer share price fell 14% in November
November proved to be a tough month for the Marks & Spencer (LSE:MKS) share price. It was one of the worst-performing stocks in the FTSE

Efficacy and Safety of GLP-1 RAs in Children and Adolescents With Obesity or Type 2 Diabetes
This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the efficacy and safety of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in children and adolescents with obesity, prediabetes, or

FATP2 at the crossroads of fatty acid transport, lipotoxicity, and complex disease
Type 2 diabetes mellitus affects over 38 million Americans, with diabetic kidney disease as a major complication partly driven by lipotoxicity. Fatty acid transport protein
Fatty acid transport protein 2 inhibition enhances glucose tolerance through α cell–mediated GLP-1 secretion
Type 2 diabetes affects more than 38 million people in the United States, and a major complication is kidney disease. During the analysis of lipotoxicity

Coprescribing GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Lifestyle
To the Editor The importance of integrating lifestyle modification when initiating glucagon-like peptide-1 and dual receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for type 2 diabetes and/or obesity

Home hospital care demonstrates success in rural communities
One in five people in the United States live in a rural area. Patients in rural communities often struggle to access care because of travel

Lilly Cuts Zepbound Prices, Again, When Buying Through DTC Program
Following Novo Nordisk’s price cuts for its own GLP-1 medicines, Eli Lilly is offering discounts for the obesity drug purchased through LillyDirect. Both pharmas recently struck a deal with the White House for cheaper prices via the yet-to-be-launched TrumpRx.

Urgent warning issued for Ozempic after GLP-1 drugs linked to suicide
New precautions added for GLP-1 drugs as reports of mood changes and contraceptive concerns emerge in Australia.

Eli Lilly cuts cash prices of Zepbound weight loss drug vials on direct-to-consumer site
The announcement comes weeks after President Donald Trump inked deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to make their GLP-1 drugs easier for Americans to

4 innovative ways to serve GLP-1 users – for today and tomorrow
Discover four innovative ways food and beverage brands are catering to GLP-1 users — from slow-release nutrition to high-protein drinks and gut health solutions.

Eli Lilly: The GLP-1 Leader’s Sky-High P/E Makes It A Clear Hold

‘There’s never been a drug with this range’: The weight loss boom is just getting started
New pill versions of weight loss drugs, lower prices, and patent expirations will all drive GLP-1 demand in 2026

Urgent health warning is issued over a disturbing side-effort linked to trendy new weight loss drugs like Ozempic
The Therapeutic Goods Administration issued a new warning for GLP-1 receptor agonists, including Ozempic and Mounjaro, on Monday.

Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs including Ozempic in Australia
TGA also issues separate warning around Mounjaro and potential reduced effectiveness of contraception The medicines regulator has added two new safety warnings around mental health

Watchdog issues safety alert for Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs
The high-profile weight loss and diabetes drugs will come with two new warnings for patients.

Warning over new fat jab side effect that could hit up to three million Brits this Christmas
CHRISTMAS will be very merry for three million fat jab users — as they are likely to get drunk quickly. Doctors have issued a festive

A weight loss pill that works like Ozempic? Early data on orforglipron sparks major buzz
A new oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, orforglipron, is revolutionizing weight management by offering a needle-free alternative to injectables. Clinical trials show significant weight loss and

Weight-loss jab users are being left with debilitating new side-effect, one of the UK’s leading orthopaedic surgeons warns
The alarming trend spotted amongst GLP-1 users means some patients cannot lift their limbs due to nerve dysfunction.

RPG Life Sciences eyes GLP-1 entry, US market via plant acquisitions
The company sharpens its domestic specialty formulations focus and looks to scale APIs through acquisitions, while planning partnership-led GLP-1 launches

Why you need a GLP-1 exit plan
I’ve seen clients start GLP-1 medications full of hope, and stop them feeling betrayed by their own biology. Some reached their limit with side effects:

GLP-1 Drugs and AMD: What We’ve Learned So Far
(MedPage Today) — GLP-1 receptor agonists are being linked to a long list of benefits besides weight loss and diabetes, as evidence suggests they can

Mechanisms of Glucagon‐Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist‐Induced Facial Lipodystrophy and a Path Toward Prevention
ABSTRACT Background The emergence of a distinct facial appearance characterized by pronounced hollowing of the cheeks, temples, chin, and periorbital region has become a noteworthy

IJMS, Vol. 26, Pages 11548: From Phytochemistry to Metabolic Regulation: The Insulin-Promoting Effects of Loureirin B Analogous to an Agonist of GLP-1 Receptor
IJMS, Vol. 26, Pages 11548: From Phytochemistry to Metabolic Regulation: The Insulin-Promoting Effects of Loureirin B Analogous to an Agonist of GLP-1 Receptor International Journal

Healthcare, Vol. 13, Pages 3102: Exploring Adults’ Experiences with Tirzepatide for Weight Loss: A Mixed-Methods Study
Healthcare, Vol. 13, Pages 3102: Exploring Adults’ Experiences with Tirzepatide for Weight Loss: A Mixed-Methods Study Healthcare doi: 10.3390/healthcare13233102 Authors: Shukri Adam Fatma M. Ibrahim

Nutrients, Vol. 17, Pages 3735: Beyond Weight Loss: GLP-1 Usage and Appetite Regulation in the Context of Eating Disorders and Psychosocial Processes
Nutrients, Vol. 17, Pages 3735: Beyond Weight Loss: GLP-1 Usage and Appetite Regulation in the Context of Eating Disorders and Psychosocial Processes Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu17233735

Beauty Is Changing Its Game Plan for the Ozempic Era
From surgery to supplements, GLP-1 medications are radically evolving the beauty space. We unpack the latest innovations.

Opinion: Public health should embrace GLP-1 drugs without abandoning obesity prevention
Following the White House’s recent announcement of price reductions and expanded coverage for GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound, many patients searching for obesity treatments

Get the Government Out of the GLP-1 Market
Its involvement often leads to distortions and perverse incentives. Dr. Gilberto de Lima Lopes Jr. is right that the market for medications is imperfect, but

Diagnostics, Vol. 15, Pages 3025: Beyond BMI: Rethinking Obesity Metrics and Cardiovascular Risk in the Era of Precision Medicine
Diagnostics, Vol. 15, Pages 3025: Beyond BMI: Rethinking Obesity Metrics and Cardiovascular Risk in the Era of Precision Medicine Diagnostics doi: 10.3390/diagnostics15233025 Authors: Maria-Daniela Tanasescu

JCM, Vol. 14, Pages 8413: Epicardial Fat and Heart Failure in Type 2 Diabetes: Metabolism, Imaging and Novel Biomarkers—A Translational Perspective
JCM, Vol. 14, Pages 8413: Epicardial Fat and Heart Failure in Type 2 Diabetes: Metabolism, Imaging and Novel Biomarkers—A Translational Perspective Journal of Clinical Medicine

Thanksgiving foods to skip while taking ozempic or other weight-loss drugs, says dietitian
For individuals taking GLP‑1 medications such as Ozempic, Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be restrictive, but specific foods and beverages need caution. Dietitian Kylie Bensley recommends

GLP-1 drugs may be associated with an increased risk of chronic cough, raising the need to study this mechanism and longitudinal cough dynamics objectively
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