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Wegovy could mean the end of obesity? That’s bad news for politicians

It has been easy to scapegoat overweight people for Britain’s collapsing health system. No wonder this new drug is being launched so cautiously, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

Wegovy weight-loss jab to launch in the UK

The drug is in short supply but a proportion has been allocated to specialist NHS services

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023

NHS patients to be prescribed Wegovy weight-loss jab for first time

‘Game-changer’ injection will be prescribed via specialist NHS weight management services

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

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Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may raise risk of complications under anesthesia

Patients taking blockbuster drugs like Wegovy for weight loss may face potentially deadly complications if they need surgery or other procedures that require empty stomachs for anesthesia

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

A pharma company helping Elon Musk shed weight is now worth more than the entire economy of Denmark

The weight-loss and diabetes injectables have seen a surge in demand primarily in the U.S., buoying Novo Nordisk’s profits in the first half of 2023.

Fortune · Aug 11, 2023

Ozempic and Wegovy maker courts prominent Black leaders to get Medicare's favor

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk focuses on Black lawmakers and opinion leaders to spread the message that obesity is a chronic disease — worth treating at a cost of $1,000 or more a month.

WEKU · Aug 7, 2023

Ozempic users report stomach paralysis as weight loss drug side effect: ‘I wish I never touched it’

The FDA has received reports of stomach paralysis among patients taking Ozempic and Wegovy

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

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Investors Seek Improved Weight-Loss Drugs With Focus On Nausea-Free Alternatives To Wegovy

Zenger · Jul 8, 2023

Nutritionist explains three foods that have the same effect as weight loss injections

Weight loss injections have been in the public eye in recent months

Wales Online · Jun 27, 2023

Nutritionist shares 3 foods that have 'same effect' as weight loss injection on body

Injections can have some unpleasant side effects

Nottingham Post · Jun 23, 2023

Nutritionist claims 3 foods have 'same effect' as weight loss injection

A nutritionist said regularly eating these foods can mimic effects of Wegovy and Ozempic

Liverpool Echo · Jun 23, 2023

Expert shares three foods that have 'similar effect' on body as weight loss injection

While weight loss injections are incredibly effective for shedding excess fat, they present some unpleasant side effects from time to time.

Chronicle Live · Jun 22, 2023

Nutritionist shares three foods that have 'same effect' as weight loss injection on body

While weight loss injections are effective for shedding pounds, they come with some unpleasant side effects.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 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

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Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

Side effects and 'damaging' health concerns of new NHS weight loss jab revealed

Medics have outlined the common side effects and potentially damaging health risks of the new weight loss drug, known as Wegovy, available to patients on the NHS

Barchart · Jun 5, 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.

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

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.

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The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Influencer calls out advertisements for weight-loss drugs in New York City subway stations: ‘Dystopian’

‘Not only do we advertise prescription drugs in the US, we paper the stairs of the train with them,’ influencer says

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

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2023

‘Skinny jab’ drug firm facing fresh inquiries after ‘serious breaches’ of industry code

Pharmaceutical company behind blockbuster diet jab Wegovy confronts crises on multiple fronts, amid scrutiny of UK activities

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023

Firm behind Wegovy slimming jab suspended from UK trade association

Novo Nordisk found to be in breach of ABPI code of practice over sponsored weight-loss courses that promoted its medicines

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

‘Orchestrated PR campaign’: how skinny jab drug firm sought to shape obesity debate

Maker of Wegovy, an appetite suppressor hailed as a weight-loss magic bullet, has spent millions on a slick PR campaign – including payments to some of its biggest cheerleaders

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023

What is Wegovy and who is eligible as NHS approves weight loss drug

A weight loss jab have been approved for use through the NHS for people with at least one weight-related condition and a BMI score of at least 35

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