Less than 50% of employers cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss: JPM survey
JPMorgan's annual survey of 40 executives shows that coverage of popular weight-loss drugs continues to slowly increase annually but still remains low compared to the coverage of the same drugs for diabetes.
I’m a weight loss doctor—the unusual complication I’m seeing from Ozempic-like drugs
A top NYC weight-loss doctor shared the surprising skin complication that he’s encountered in patients using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic.
How do GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss?
Dr. Mehmet Furkan Burak said people who have lost weight and then gained it again can feel guilt or shame and blame themselves for it.
GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss Aren’t Cost-Saving Yet
Intuitively, it would seem that GLP-1 use for obesity would reduce overall medical costs despite the increase in drug spending. But thus far, the data don’t show this.
GLP-1 RAs Efficacious for Weight Loss in Overweight, Obesity Without Diabetes
For adults with overweight or obesity without diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are efficacious for weight loss, according to a review published online Jan. 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Some GLP-1s Achieve More Weight Loss Than Others: Study
We found that, of the 12 GLP-1 (drugs) identified by our search, the greatest mean body weight reduction was reported in randomized controlled trials of retatrutide, tirzepatid
Health Matters: GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss, study finds
McGill University researchers say their study has found GLP-1 drugs are safe and effective for treating obesity and overweight adults without diabetes. The authors say the findings support using the medication to treat those who are overweight and obese among otherwise healthy patients.
How Effective Are GLP-1 Meds for Weight Loss in People Without Diabetes?
At least 95 people have been killed. How Effective Are GLP-1 Meds for Weight Loss in People Without Diabetes? A pensioner living next to a new major road project will access his home through a 'private' TUNNEL - that could cost up to £6M.
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on ...
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Early Intervention Central to Treating Muscle Mass Loss in Patients Losing Weight With GLP-1 Meds
Research showed that patients who lose weight on GLP-1 agonists frequently experience muscle mass loss. Obesity experts share ...
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Sugary Drinks Tied to 2M Diabetes Cases; Diagnosing LADA; Top GLP-1 for Weight Loss
Investigational once-weekly retatrutide yielded the greatest weight loss of all GLP-1 receptor agonists, up to 22.1% after 48 ...
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Found introducing oral dissolvable GLP-1 tablet at reduced price
Weight management platform Found is today launching oral semaglutide dissolvable tablets for individuals looking for ...
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Circana Talks ‘Profound Impact’ GLP-1 Drugs Have on Spending for Food, Beverages, More
This is the beginning of a revolution, and how you engage and how you attack it is going to really set the stage for your ...
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Metsera links GLP-1 drug to 11% weight loss after 12 weeks, teeing up trial of monthly dosing
Metsera has linked its GLP-1 drug candidate to weight loss of up to 11.3% after 12 weeks, encouraging the biotech to use some ...
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Retatrutide Produces Greatest Weight Loss
Dual- and triple-agonist GLP-1s appear to achieve greater weight loss in an overview of clinical trials of approved and ...
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Circana highlights role of personalization in supporting GLP-1 weight-loss
The rise in medication usage for weight loss unlocks opportunities for innovation in health-focused products and services, the Circana report found.