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Costco offers eligible members access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

2Apr

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Costco offers eligible members access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

Can Ozempic and Wegovy curb alcohol cravings? Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy treat alcohol addiction? 02:04 Some Costco members may soon have less of a hankering for the retailer's popular $1.50 hot dog and soda meal. The warehouse club and health care marketplace Sesame are now teaming to offer access to a weight-loss program that includes clinically approved access to GLP-1 prescription drugs including Ozempic, Sesame said. As o...

FDA warns about Ozempic counterfeits, seizes thousands of fake drugs

23Dec

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FDA warns about Ozempic counterfeits, seizes thousands of fake drugs

Poison centers see spike weight-loss drug calls U.S. poison centers see spike in calls over weight-loss drugs 00:35 Federal officials are urging Ozempic users to check the legitimacy of their medications because of counterfeit versions of the popular diabetes drug that have been sold through legitimate sources. The Food and Drug Administration has seized "thousands of units" of counterfeit Ozempic 1 milligram injections in an investigation t...

16Dec

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U.S. poison centers see spike in calls over weight-loss drugs

U.S. poison centers see spike in calls over weight-loss drugs - CBS News Watch CBS News America's Poison Centers, a group that represents poison control centers across the U.S., reported a major spike in calls this year related to semaglutide, the main ingredient in weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

WeightWatchers launches program for users of Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs

15Dec

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WeightWatchers launches program for users of Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs

WeightWatchers has started a new chapter as the 60-year company looks to tap the fast-growing market for people using prescription weight-loss drugs.The diet company this week launched WeightWatchers GLP-1, a subscription program focused on the health and nutrition needs of patients using Ozempic and Wegovy, two brands of semaglutide, a diabetes drug that has exploded in popularity for its effectiveness in helping people lose weight. With its new membership offering, WeightWatchers is hoping to stay relevant in a rapidly changing industry. Widespread use of Ozempic and Wegovy has upended the diet industry and even changed consumer eating habits. An estimated 24 million people, or 7% of the U.S. population, could be using the drugs by 2035, according to a report by Morgan Stanley Research....

Oprah Winfrey opens up about using weight-loss medication: “Feels like relief”

14Dec

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Oprah Winfrey opens up about using weight-loss medication: “Feels like relief”

Oprah Winfrey has revealed that she has recently turned to a weight-loss medication after years of struggling with her weight.In an interview with People magazine, the former talk show host recalled the public ridicule she endured for decades about her size and how she internalized the criticism. "It was public sport to make fun of me for 25 years," Winfrey told People."I have been blamed and shamed, and I blamed and shamed myself." She mentioned a particularly harsh instance where a magazine cover dubbed her "Dumpy, Frumpy and Downright Lumpy.""I didn't feel angry," she told People. "I felt sad. I felt hurt. I swallowed the shame. I accepted that it was my fault." Winfrey's weight fluctuation has been well documented, but things began to improve...

Sharon Osbourne Says Husband Ozzy Is Concerned About Her Ozempic Weight Loss

27Nov

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Sharon Osbourne Says Husband Ozzy Is Concerned About Her Ozempic Weight Loss

Sharon Osbourne says her husband Ozzy Osbourne is concerned about her weight loss from taking Ozempic. While appearing on “Good Morning Britain” on Friday, Sharon, 71, revealed that the “Straight to Hell” rockstar, 74, “doesn’t like” her thinner physique and is alarmed over the potential side effects of the drug. “He’s scared that something is going to happen to me,” Sharon said. “He says, ‘You’ve got skinny then something else is going to happen.’ He’s always thinking about the downside — that it’s too good to be true.”Ozempic, an injection drug that helps people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels, has been like a fire storm sweeping through Hollywood, with celebrities such as Amy Schumer and Tracy Morgan admitting to taking the drug as an appetite suppressant to shed pounds....

Black patients have less access to anti-obesity drugs, data shows

19Nov

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Black patients have less access to anti-obesity drugs, data shows

Black patients have less access to anti-obesity drugs, data shows Black patients have less access to anti-obesity drugs, data shows 01:01 BOSTON - The new anti-obesity and diabetes drugs may not be going to the patients who need them the most. Once again, we're seeing health disparities when it comes to the distribution of these drugs.The demand for drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has skyrocketed in recent months but not everyone has equal a...

FDA investigating reports of hospitalizations after fake Ozempic

12Nov

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FDA investigating reports of hospitalizations after fake Ozempic

At least three Americans have been reported hospitalized after using suspected counterfeits of semaglutide drugs, which include Novo Nordisk's diabetes medication Ozempic, according to records released by the Food and Drug Administration. Ozempic and Wegovy, another semaglutide medication from Novo Nordisk, have been in short supply for months amid booming sales for their use in weight loss. The hospitalizations are among 42 reports to the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System that mention use of counterfeit semaglutide from around the world. The agency last updated its database at the end of last month to include reports tallied through the end of September. Of the reports, 28 are classified as "serious" with outcomes that also include deaths. Only a po...

FDA approves a new weight loss drug, Zepbound from Eli Lilly

9Nov

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FDA approves a new weight loss drug, Zepbound from Eli Lilly

The Food and Drug Administration approved a request by Eli Lilly on Wednesday to begin marketing its tirzepatide medication, which is branded as Mounjaro for diabetes, under a new brand for weight loss as well.While Mounjaro had already been used by some patients "off-label" for weight loss, the new FDA approval will allow the drugmaker to begin officially selling and marketing tirzepatide — branded as Zepbound — for weight loss too.Zepbound will be available for patients in the U.S. by the end of the year, the drugmaker said. The company said Wednesday in a news release that the medication, administered with an injection pen, will be sold at a cheaper list price than its semaglutide competitors from Novo Nordisk, which are branded as Wegovy for weight ...

Weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy linked to severe stomach problems, study finds

7Oct

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Weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy linked to severe stomach problems, study finds

Weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy linked to severe stomach problems, study finds - CBS News Watch CBS News Popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to an increased risk of severe stomach problems, including pancreatitis and stomach paralysis. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reports on the new JAMA study. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On