FDA says this weight loss drug shortage is over

Women turn to weight loss drugs in menopause: What to know about the benefits and risks
Losing weight in menopause can help with the severity of other menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, according to Shepherd. The average age for menopause, when your periods stop permanently, is 52, according to the U.S. Office on Women's Health. Menopause is reached after it has been a full year since your last period.
FDA says this weight loss drug shortage is over, but patients worry about cost and availability
Some patients fear tirzepatide, sold by Eli Lilly under the brand names Zepbound and Mounjaro, will be hard to get and prohibitively expensive once compounding pharmacies are no longer producing it.
Amid backlash, FDA changes course over shortage of weight-loss drugs
The FDA said Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drugs were no longer in shortage on Oct. 2, preventing pharmacies from making cheaper versions. After an outcry, it’s reconsidering.
Eli Lilly sues over knockoffs of signature weight loss drug, Zepbound
Eli Lilly sued three medical spas and online vendors for selling products that claim to contain the ingredient in its weight-loss medicine Zepbound.
Drugs Like Ozempic Were Made For Major Weight Loss. But Could You Use It To Lose 10 Pounds?
Many people use semaglutides like Ozempic for weight loss, but can you use it to lose a small amount—say, 10 or 20 pounds? Doctors explain the concerns.
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Reher: Counterfeit weight-loss drug crisis looms
Bad actors are using online ads, social media and bootleg ingredients to sell fake, inaccurate and harmful versions of these drugs, nearly indistinguishable from the real thing.
Weight-loss drugs could reduce risk of overdoses, new study says
A new study suggests that medications like Ozempic could help reduce the risk of overdose and alcohol intoxication in people with substance use disorders.
Trending weight-loss drug: Is it worth it?
During clinical trials, it became apparent that patients were experiencing significant weight loss. This discovery has led to Semaglutide being prescribed off-label for weight management, although it is not approved by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) for this purpose.
Latest weight-loss drug faces shortages
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that high demand has left the latest weight-loss drug, Zepbound, in short supply.
Eli Lilly Sues Over Knock-Off Weight-Loss Drugs
Eli Lilly has filed three new separate lawsuits accusing vendors and a medical spa of selling knock-off versions of their drug, Zepbound.
Novo Nordisk asks US to stop compounding pharmacies from making weight-loss drug copies
Oct 23 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO) on Tuesday asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ban compounding ...
Ozempic And Wegovy Maker Novo Nordisk Asks FDA To Halt Production Of Compounded Fat Loss Drugs Due To Their 'Inherent Complexity'
Novo Nordisk NVO has appealed to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to halt the production of compounded versions of ...
Stop the games. Make NC healthier by expanding weight-loss drug coverage | Opinion
Despite the benefits of such medicines, like Wegovy, Saxenda and Zepbound, many people who could most benefit from them can’t ...
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How Ozempic, GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Brain to Curb Substance Misuse
A recent study found significant reductions in opioid overdose and alcohol misuse among people taking GLP-1 drugs like ...
Controversial weight loss drug linked to Karan Johar: Is Ozempic safe or a health risk?
Here's all you need to know about Ozempic that Karan Johar is said to have used for fast weight loss. What are the benefits ...