Category: GLP-1s

Genetic test could reveal weight loss potential of Ozempic, Wegovy

A $350 genetic test developed by researchers at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and subsequently licensed to Phenomic Sciences, seeks to assign risk scores to patients regarding their likelihood of responding well to GLP-1 anti-obesity drugs like Wego…

Sanders: Weight loss drug could bankrupt healthcare system

Weight loss drugs have the potential to bankrupt the U.S. healthcare system, according to a May 15 report from Sen. Bernie Sanders’s office.

Ozempic, Wegovy to be tested as alcohol-related liver disease therapies

Novo Nordisk is investigating the potential of Ozempic, Wegovy’s active ingredient and two other drug candidates as treatments for alcohol-related liver disease. 

Weight loss drugs and surgery complications: New study

Ozempic, Mounjaro and other GLP-1s do not increase the risk of surgical complications, according to research published May 14 in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. 

Results are in from Wegovy's longest trial yet: 2 new findings

On average, people taking Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy see a 10% reduction in weight, which is sustained for four years, according to findings from a major trial published May 13. 

Zepbound could prevent 600K AFib cases by 2030: Report

Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound could avert up to 627,000 atrial fibrillation cases by 2030, according to Airfinity analysts. 

1 in 8 adults have taken a GLP-1: 5 notes

One in 8, or 12% of adults said they have taken GLP-1s and 6% of adults said they currently take the drugs, KFF Health reported May 10.

GLP-1s: 8 things hospital leaders should know

A blockbuster drug class that includes Ozempic, Wegovy and Trulicity is pioneering avenues in the healthcare industry and redefining obesity care as the weight loss therapy market stretches toward $100 billion. 

FTC wants more information on Novo's $16.5B deal to boost Wegovy production

In February, Novo Nordisk agreed to buy Catalent for $16.5 billion. The Federal Trade Commission has since requested more information from the companies as it reviews the deal, The Wall Street Journal reported May 3. 

Weight loss drugs and stomach paralysis: New findings

Delayed gastric emptying, also known as gastroparesis, is a more common side effect of GLP-1s than other diabetes and weight loss treatments, according to new research.