Trump administration unveils Medicare negotiated price cuts for 15 drugs, including Ozempic
The Trump administration late Tuesday announced new lower Medicare prices for 15 drugs that were part of the latest round of the program’s price negotiations, touting a total of $12 billion saved compared to last year’s spending. The medications include widely used cancer and diabetes drugs, inhalers, and GLP-1 medications Ozempic and Wegovy — the […]
Shift To Biosimilars, $5 Bn Nutraceutical Boom: India`s Pharma Sector Prepares For Next BIG Leap
From reducing reliance on Chinese APIs to expanding innovation in biologics and next-generation therapies like GLP-1 agonists for obesity and diabetes, the sector is moving beyond its generics-driven legacy into a future powered by scientific capability, self-reliance, and global market leadership.
After years of rising drug prices, more discounts are here — at least for Medicare
Price are falling sharply for Medicare beneficiaries prescribed Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic in 2027.
Goodbye Ozempic, hello turkey: Americans say bye-bye to GLP-1 drug for a Thanksgiving feast
Millions of Americans on GLP-1 weight loss drugs are navigating Thanksgiving differently this year. Some are delaying injections to enjoy the holiday feast with a restored appetite, while others are adjusting portion sizes and opting for lighter dishes. The celebration is shifting towards a more mindful experience, prioritizing conversation and connection over overeating.
On a GLP-1? How to survive holiday meals without derailing your progress
While being on a GLP-1 can help to accelerate weight loss and regulate blood sugar, it also has the potential to change how people interact socially. As the holidays approach, sitting down for meals with family and lots of indulgent food may be challenging for those taking obesity drugs, as they tend to decrease appetite, […]
Study shows that 82% saw weight rebound and cardiovascular health reverse after withdrawal from taking GLP-1 drugs | Cardiometabolic Parameter Change by Weight Regain on Tirzepatide Withdrawal in Adults With Obesity
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Medicare announces price cuts for 15 prescription drugs, including Ozempic
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Tuesday announced lower prices on 15 costly prescription drugs under Medicare, including Ozempic and Wegovy.
Ozempic Penis ‘Is a Thing’: Dr Terry Dubrow Announces and It’s the Antidote to ‘Buried Penis Syndrome’
Dr Terry Dubrow announced a new Ozempic-related disorder, which he called ‘Ozempic penis,’ where one’s member ‘looks bigger’ while taking the GLP-1 medication.
CMS unveils negotiated prices for Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs from second round of IRA talks
The government on Tuesday announced final prices for the second round of drugs negotiated by Medicare under the Inflation Reduction Act, including for Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. The negotiated prices …
Postpartum Prescription of GLP-1 Drugs Has Increased Sharply, Study Finds
By mid-2024, the weight-loss drugs were prescribed for almost 2 percent of new mothers.