What is Metformin? All you need to know about the old diabetes drug some people are taking for weight loss
Hims & Hers' lower-priced injectable semaglutide promoted during the Super Bowl has led to some patients receiving the more affordable metformin inste
Yearslong shortage of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs is resolved, FDA says
Federal regulators say shortages of Ozempic and Wegovy have been resolved, as supplies of popular diabetes and obesity treatments continue to improve.
Compound versions of some weight loss drugs to be restricted
Zepbound contains the same active ingredient, tirzepatide, as Mounjaro, which is also made by Lilly and is FDA-approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. Some doctors also prescribe Mounjaro "off-label" for weight loss, as is permissible by the FDA.
Who can get weight loss drugs on the NHS in Scotland?
The medicines watchdog has agreed the drugs are safe and cost-effective for NHS use. Last year, semaglutide was approved for treating obesity under the brand name Wegovy. It has also been licensed under the brand name Ozempic for treating diabetes in some circumstances,
Compound versions of weight loss drugs will no longer be available, FDA rules
Compounded versions of popular drugs used for weight loss including Wegovy and Zepbound will soon no longer be available after a decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency has ordered compounding pharmacies to stop making compound versions of GLP-1 drugs now that the drugs are no longer in short supply.
“Hacks” Star Megan Stalter Shares Candid Thoughts on Using Ozempic: ‘I’d Rather Be 500 Lbs. Than Be S------ All Day'
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Diabetes medications and Medicare: Which ones are covered?
Learn more about diabetes medications. Medicare Part B covers ... Prescription drug plans, such as Part D, cover injectable insulin and related supplies, including syringes, needles, and gauze.
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Type 2 Diabetes
Metformin is the first-line treatment for the majority of people with type 2 diabetes. Over time, you might need to add other oral meds, insulin, or other injectable drugs, like a GLP-1 ...
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Are weight-loss medications safe for older adults?
Crystal Garcia says her doctor prescribed an injectable GLP-1 medication to help her lose weight. Her doctor says it’s been out on the market for diabetes but because she’s pre-diabetic, she can ...
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Brazil's Anvisa approves weekly insulin to treat diabetes 1 and 2
Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has approved the drug Awiqli, produced by the pharmaceutical company ...
Ohio pharmacy board suspends Columbus spa's drug license amid safety concerns
Injectable drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may be new to most of the world, but the science behind them are familiar to those in the health field.