Wegovy: the slimming drug that keeps Denmark’s economy growing Novo Nordisk, the maker of the blockbuster obesity injection, has singlehandedly saved the country from recession The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023
Novo Nordisk beats LVMH to become Europe’s most valuable company after it takes its ‘miracle’ weight loss drug Wegovy to the U.K. The Danish pharma giant overtook French luxury conglomerate LVMH as the most valuable European company, which held the title since 2021. Fortune · Sep 5, 2023
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
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
Investors Seek Improved Weight-Loss Drugs With Focus On Nausea-Free Alternatives To Wegovy Hugely popular Weight-loss drug Wegovy helps people achieve weight loss, but many have discontinued due to severe nausea 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
Daily Record · 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.
Woman & Home · 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
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.
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