Category: GLP-1s

Ozempic linked to rare condition that causes blindness, study suggests

A new study suggests patients taking semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — may be at higher risk of an eye condition that can cause blindness. However, study authors and experts told NBC News the findings only show an association,…

How NYU Langone's bariatric surgery chief is thinking about the first GLP-1 generic

The world of GLP-1s is quickly evolving with new clinical research, insurance coverage decisions, and emerging products on the market.

Biden, Sanders to Ozempic maker: 'Stop ripping off' Americans

President Joe Biden, who has challenged the pharmaceutical industry for decades, joined Sen. Bernie Sanders’ clash with Novo Nordisk in a July 2 op-ed published in USA Today. 

The GLP-1 coverage dilemma for employers

Big costs require big decisions, as illustrated by how GLP-1s are causing leaders of hospital employee health plans to rethink their coverage plans. 

GLP-1s are reshaping plastic surgery patient demands

GLP-1s, the new blockbuster drug class, has taken off in popularity as a powerful treatment for patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes, but they’ve driven an drastic increase in plastic surgery procedures, too, Bloomberg reported June 25.

'The era of the GLP': Obesity drugs' next play

Healthcare is in its GLP-1 era. Following Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster success with Ozempic and Wegovy, many drugmakers are focused on developing new iterations of weight loss drugs that could come with fewer side effects and drive down costs. 

11 updates on GLP-1s

The prevalence of face-lifts increased 8% between 2022 and 2023, a growth that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons links to Ozempic and Wegovy, according to a June 25 report from the organization. 

Novo Nordisk eyes another Ozempic approval by January

By January 2025, Type 2 diabetes therapy Ozempic might be FDA approved for kidney disease-related events. 

Novo Nordisk eyes another Ozempic approval by January

By January 2025, Type 2 diabetes therapy Ozempic might be FDA approved for kidney disease-related events. 

Teva launches first generic GLP-1

Teva Pharmaceuticals is launching the first authorized generic of Victoza, the first generic GLP-1 product available in the United States.