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.
The versions affected are called compounded medications, which have the same active ingredients as the name brands. The ...
The exorbitant costs of drugs like Wegovy — especially compared to other countries — have prompted some insurers to tighten ...
Senators questioned Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Jørgensen on Tuesday at a hearing over the costs of Ozempic, Wegovy and similar weight loss drugs, which are cheaper in other countries. The CEO of ...
In the last year, some drugmakers have pulled back from the sector, including Pfizer, which recently stopped selling its gene ...
Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound are clinically effective but not cost effective at their current prices, ...
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