weight loss, Compound and food and drug administration

Access to Compounded GLP-1s Is Drying Up. Here’s What to Know About the Copycat Weight-Loss Drugs.
To be a person in the year 2025 is to encounter, in one way or another, the marketing onslaught for compounded GLP-1s—medications containing the same active ingredients as the blockbuster weight-loss drugs but sold at a much lower price.
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.
Here’s why Ozempic maker’s new weight-loss drug isn’t good enough for investors
New trial data showed CagriSema led to “superior” weight loss, but at a rate much less than original expectations of 25%.
Weight Loss Drug Will Be Offered for $499 a Month for Some Patients
Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular obesity medication. Patients on Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible.
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.

Water aerobics, Weight Loss

New Yorkers say willpower is the biggest reason they can't lose weight—see what other cities think is their biggest barrier
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16 Foods to Add to Your Diet for Weight Loss
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Lizzo’s Weight Loss Transformation: Before and After Photos Show Singer’s Incredible Progress
Lizzo has been slowly shedding pounds after promoting a positive body image. Before and after photos show her weight loss ...
Roche, Zealand Pharma Strike $5.3 Billion Weight-Loss Therapy Deal
Roche Holding said it would pay Danish biotechnology research company Zealand Pharma up to $5.3 billion under an agreement to ...
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Why too much protein can stall weight loss
High-protein diets boost weight loss, but too much can backfire. Why excess protein might be slowing your fat loss and how to ...
The 5 Best Cheeses You Should Be Eating for Weight Loss, According to Dietitians
Cheese can help you feel more satisfied on a reduced-calorie diet. Mozzarella, Swiss, ricotta and cottage cheese are higher ...
Ozempic vs Metformin For Weight Loss: Weighing the Pros & Cons of Each
The increasing popularity of weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro and metformin may have you wondering how all ...
Scientists finally figured out why it’s so common to regain weight - here's what you can do about it
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