Ozempic (semaglutide) is prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It works by stimulating insulin to manage blood sugar levels. It also slows down digestion and provides signals to the brain that ...

This legal move, initiated by the Outsourcing Facilities Association and others in a Fort Worth, Texas federal court, argues that the FDA's ruling, which states no existing shortage of the active ...

Whether you’ve just started taking semaglutide for weight loss or are considering other GLP-1 medications, you likely have many questions. These include the optimal dose, when to slow down or ...

Adults with type 1 diabetes had greater declines in HbA1c and body weight 1 year after being prescribed semaglutide or tirzepatide. Randomized controlled trials are needed to assess efficacy and ...

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Direct-to-consumer telehealth company Hims & Hers is forging ahead in the aftermath of the semaglutide shortage ending last week. Hims & Hers faces new headwinds in its weight management segment ...

NAION causes sudden vision loss in one eye due to damaged optic nerves MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- People taking the weight-loss drug semaglutide could be at a slightly increased risk ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) is an injectable medication initially designed to manage type 2 diabetes. Over the past few years, its potential to aid weight loss has captured more public attention.

Image credit: Shutterstock / KK Stock. Compounders are on alert after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared the shortage of semaglutide –the active ingredient in glucagon-like peptide 1 ...

The agency first declared a shortage of semaglutide, the main ingredient used to make Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2022. The FDA's announcement comes months after drugmaker Novo Nordisk told the agency ...

These include commonly prescribed drugs such as Ozempic or Wegovy (semaglutide), Saxenda (liraglutide), Zepbound (tirzepatide), and even Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA). Most of these medications, with the ...