Opinion | This Is What a Miracle Drug Looks Like. And It Only Costs $5 to Make.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have significant impact on weight loss and reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other comorbidities. [ more ]
Wegovy was approved by the FDA to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in obese or overweight adults with established cardiovascular disease.
Wegovy has been shown to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiac events by 20%, cardiovascular death by 15%, and death from any cause by 19%. [ more ]
Buried in Wegovy Costs, North Carolina Will Stop Paying for Obesity Drugs
The North Carolina State Health Plan has decided to end coverage for weight loss medications due to rising costs.
Appetite-suppressing drugs have been effective in helping patients lose weight and may prevent heart attacks and strokes, which can lead to high hospital bills. [ more ]