Novo’s Wegovy Pill Success Is ‘Good News’ for Orforglipron, Lilly Execs Say
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly both think the Wegovy pill is doing well, but the American rival sees the successful launch as a harbinger of good news for its own candidate, orforglipron, which is expected to hit the market in the second quarter.
Wegovy pill in high demand weeks after launch, Novo Nordisk says
Novo Nordisk said Wednesday that demand for its Wegovy pill got off to a strong start after it launched in the U.S. in early January
The overlooked nutrition risk of Ozempic and Wegovy
Popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can dramatically curb appetite, but experts warn many users are flying blind when it comes to nutrition. New research suggests people taking these medications may not be getting enough guidance on protein, vitamins, and overall diet quality, increasing the risk of muscle loss and nutrient deficiencies.
Novo Goes ‘All In’ on Wegovy Pill but Analysts Worry It’s Not Enough
Novo Nordisk CEO Maziar Mike Doustdar acknowledged the market pressure facing the company’s GLP-1 products but sought to assure investors that Novo has the situation under control.
GSK Says No to GLP-1s, Prioritizes ‘Downstream Effects’ of Obesity
Instead of joining the increasingly crowded GLP-1 arena, GSK will focus its efforts downstream of obesity—a push currently anchored by its Phase III-ready FGF21 analog efimosfermin alfa for liver fibrosis.
Wegovy pill: How does it compare to injections and what are the side effects?
Weight Loss: What I Wish I’d Known Before Taking Compounded Semaglutide
Semaglutide erased the constant mental chatter about food that had ruled her life, but along with it went her awareness of basic needs.
Writer Kristen Reed shares her weight loss journey with compounded semaglutide. Photography courtesy of Kristen Reed
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FDA Approves Wegovy Weight Loss Pill: How It Compares to Injectables
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a tablet version of the GLP-1 drug Wegovy for weight loss. Image courtesy of Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk officials said a new pill version of its weight loss drug Wegovy is now available in the United States.
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the Wegovy tablet as a prescription treatment for obesity and weight management.
Stopping GLP-1s May Lead to Weight Regain In Less Than 2 Years, Review Finds
Research shows that people who stop taking GLP-1 medications regain weight within 2 years. Image Credit: Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images
A new study has found that people regain weight within 2 years of stopping a GLP-1 drug.
Metabolic improvements also tend to fade within that time, researchers found.
Experts advise that slowly tapering off the medication is better than quitting abruptly.
Tirzepatide, Hormone Therapy May Aid Weight Loss After Menopause
A combination of hormone therapy and the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide may promote weight loss in postmenopausal females. Image Credit: Mauro Grigollo/Stocksy
A new study found that postmenopausal females who use hormone therapy in combination with tirzepatide experience greater weight loss compared to those who don’t.
Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is an FDA-approved medication prescribed for weight loss. It’s also the active ingredient in the GLP-1 medication Mounjaro to treat type 2 diabetes.