Ozempic maker now wants to keep people from becoming obese in the first place Novo Nordisk is investing in obesity prevention, the 'real big frontier' of weight loss. Fortune · Jun 21, 2023
Diabetes Epidemic Makes this Stock a Strong Buy Diabetes is a growing concern as more of the globe becomes modernized and with that is eating a diet that too often is a road to diabetes. Gladly there are drug companies at the forefront of this movement to stem the tide like Novo Nordisk (NVO) making it a very… StockNews.com · Jun 16, 2023
Semaglutide: beware of buying the weight-loss drug online A few years ago, celebrity weight-control practices were out of most people’s reach. Live-in chefs and personal trainers, not to mention elaborate surgical procedures like the Brazilian butt lift, were not real options for most. But with the advent of drugs such as semaglutide, it seems that anyone can go… The Conversation · Jun 16, 2023
Wegovy is "not a magic bullet" - 3 doctors reveal what you need to know as the drug is set to be prescribed in the UK As Wegovy is set to be available on prescription in the UK, we asked doctors what they think of the controversial weight loss injections Woman & Home · Jun 16, 2023
Tilray Brands (TLRY) vs. Novo Nordisk (NVO): Which Pharma Stock Should You Buy? The pharmaceutical sector performs relatively well during economic uncertainties due to inelastic demand for its products and services. While prominent players Tilray Brands (TLRY) and Novo Nordisk (NVO) should benefit, which stock is the better buy now? Read more to find out. StockNews.com · Jun 14, 2023
As Serena Williams Opens Up About Her Ozempic Fat Loss Journey – We Spoke to Top Experts About the Repercussions The tennis champion shared her decision to take this step was multi-faceted and motivated by a desire to "be at a healthy place." Marie Claire · Jun 8, 2023
How the new 'game-changing' weight loss drug works, who is eligible and when it will be available in UK The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence gave approval for the use of appetite suppressant Wegovy (semaglutide) earlier this year - here are more details about it Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2023
How does Wegovy work? The ‘game changing’ weight loss drug beloved by Hollywood Ministers have announced plans which could see tens of thousands given access to new weight-loss drug The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Why You Should Go Overweight On Novo Nordisk Stock Novo Nordisk is already the global kingpin in diabetes treatments, with about 30% of the $50+ billion global diabetes market and around half of the $20 billion insulin therapy market. Now, it is becoming a powerhouse in weight-loss drugs, thanks to its Wegovy drug. Barchart · Jun 5, 2023
Watch out for Ozempic copycats containing unauthorized active ingredients, FDA warns Some compounding pharmacies are using unauthorized active ingredients to make copycat versions of Ozempic and Wegovy. LiveScience · Jun 1, 2023
Friday briefing: Are appetite-suppressing drugs really a fast track to weight loss? In today’s newsletter: Semaglutide has won endorsements from celebrities and expert drugs advisers and has gone viral on TikTok. But don’t expect a quick fix The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023
Families scramble to find growth hormone drug as shortage drags on Children who need growth hormone to achieve their full stature are having trouble getting the medicine. A shortage has stretched months longer than expected and could last the rest of the year. WEKU · May 15, 2023
WHO issues warning on weight loss drugs Balanced diet and exercise remain key to losing weight, health body says The Independent UK · May 12, 2023
Exclusive-Wegovy, other weight loss drugs ‘no silver bullet’, says WHO amid obesity review New highly-effective weight loss drugs such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy are not a “silver bullet” for addressing the rapid rise in global obesity rates, the World Health Organization’s nutrition chief told Reuters, as the agency conducts its first review of obesity management guidelines in more than 20 years. Reuters · May 12, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023 What's behind shortages of Adderall, Ozempic and other meds? Drug shortages are growing in the United States, and experts see no clear path to resolving them
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023 Can drugs fix the UK’s adolescent obesity crisis? A powerful new weight-loss medication may be approved for those aged 12 to 17. But healthcare professionals fear it ignores the underlying socioeconomic causes
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023 Children could be prescribed weight-loss jabs on the NHS Department of Health asks watchdog to assess effectiveness of giving semaglutide to obese youngsters aged 12 to 17
Chronicle Live · Apr 28, 2023 Doctors issue urgent warning over diabetes drug Ozempic being sold on Facebook Marketplace The alert comes after an increased number of social media posts, in which users are marketing the drug as a rapid weight loss solution
Salon · Apr 27, 2023 Social Media adds to weight loss craze GLP-1 agonists are a class of weight loss drug that is going viral on social media — but misinformation is rife
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023 A ‘skinny jab’ is no quick fix for obesity – and no excuse to let junk food companies off the hook Britain should be taxing unhealthy food and clamping down on marketing, says Sarah Boseley, the Guardian’s former health editor
Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023 Social media is fueling enthusiasm for new weight loss drugs. Are regulators watching? Suzette Zuena is her own best advertisement for weight loss.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023 Experts warn new weight loss medications carry long-term concerns Some doctors, psychologists and eating disorder experts worry these new medications, originally developed to treat diabetes, could become a problem long-term.
Marie Claire · Apr 3, 2023 So, is Wegovy the same as Ozempic? Your need-to-knows about the controversial over-the-counter weight loss drugs Two experts explain.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023 Revealed: maker of Wegovy ‘skinny jab’ is funding NHS weight-loss services Critics fear conflict of interest as Novo Nordisk helps medics ‘reduce unnecessary barriers’ to treatment for obesity
Reuters · Mar 31, 2023 EU backs use of Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug in adolescents The European Medicines Agency said on Friday its committee has recommended expanding the use of Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug in adolescents aged 12 years and older.