weight loss, food and drug administration

Who can get weight loss drugs on the NHS in Scotland?
Very few people are currently being prescribed drugs for weight loss on the NHS in Scotland, research by BBC Scotland News has established. Medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy have been hailed as "game changers" for tackling obesity.
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.
These discounted versions of popular weight-loss drugs are going away: What to know
Consumers who use telehealth or medical spas to get less expensive, compounded weight loss drugs will need to get their medications elsewhere.
You’ve Already Paid for Overpriced Weight-Loss Drugs
The federal government has spent $6.2 billion on research and development for weight-loss drugs. Now, thanks to Big Pharma markups, Americans are paying up to 11 times more for these drugs than patients in other countries,
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.
Medications For Weight Loss
Dr. Alexandro Zarruk, MD, MSc., FACP, FRCPC, Internal Medicine, talks about medications that can help patients lose weight.
Dr. Oz Became Famous Giving Health Advice. Was It Any Good?
Dr. Oz has talked about the perks of probiotics — live microorganisms sometimes known as “good bacteria” — including ...
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic a boon for Streeterville plastic surgery clinic, boosting demand for facelifts
Impressions Face + Body owner says he's noticed a spike in interest from clients hoping to get face and body-lifts offered ...
Weight loss jab warning as doctor describes horror side effects in people taking popular drugs
A leading A&E doctor has warned about the dangers of weight loss jabs after an investigation found a major high street ...
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Dr. Sterling Elliot: Weight loss drugs and chronic pain
Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School ...
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One of the hottest retention factors in 2025 comes with a big cost
Companies must make sure workers who take the medication for weight-loss purposes also implement lasting lifestyle changes to see the full benefit of the drugs, said Dr. Avantika Waring ...
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Trump, RFK Jr. go after antidepressants, weight loss drugs. Here's what the science says
Experts say the drugs are safe ... threat posed by the prescription of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, stimulants, and weight-loss drugs." ...