Half of Americans Support Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic for Obesity, Poll
Cost is a major obstacle for many. The drugs can be expensive without insurance, with out-of-pocket expenses reaching hundreds of dollars per prescription. The poll found that about half of Americans support Medicare and Medicaid covering weight-loss drugs for those with obesity, while around 20 percent oppose it and 25 percent are neutral.
Ozempic vs. Semaglutide: 10 Weight Loss Medications Compared for 2025
Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient, they are approved for different purposes. Ozempic is primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes, whereas Wegovy is specifically approved for weight loss.
Amycretin Shows Promising 22% Weight Loss in Trials-It May Rival Ozempic
Drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk's amycretin, an experimental weight-loss pill in clinical trials, may boast substantial weight loss results comparable to those of popular GLP-1 injectables like Ozempic and Wegovy (both of which were created by the same company).
Hollywood's use of Ozempic as 'weight loss drug' sees surge in public use
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood's Ozempic use has been steadily rising with many celebrities crediting the drug for their weight loss, which has seen the public keen to do the same.
Ozempic-Like Drugs May Hold Risks For Surgical Patients, Officials Say
Surgical patients may still have leftovers in their system even after a standard fast, potentially increasing the chance of a serious complication.
Lighter but weaker? The hidden costs of Ozempic and weight-loss drugs for endurance athletes
Ozempic and other semaglutide medications have skyrocketed in popularity as weight-loss aids, with prescriptions surging by over 300% in the past year alone. Developed as a treatment for managing Type 2 diabetes,
Weight-Loss Medications Like Ozempic Are Causing People To Spend Way Less At The Grocery Store
GLP-1 receptor agonist medications like Ozempic may do more than just change your waistline—they could influence how you shop at the grocery store. That’s the major takeaway from a new study exploring food spending in users of these medications.
Researchers Present Ozempic Alternatives—Without Sickening GI Side Effects
These compounds take a different approach to weight loss than existing medications, which can cause nausea, vomiting and ...
An Ozempic Expert Explains What You Need to Know Before Taking GLP-1 Drugs
Alexandra Sowa's new book The Ozempic Revolution is intended to be the "first comprehensive user guide" to GLP-1 drugs like ...
Ozempic Approved By FDA For Kidney Disease—In Ultra-Popular Drug’s Latest Approval
Regulators have approved the drug as a treatment for weight loss, Type 2 diabetes and lowering the risk of heart attacks and ...
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may have health benefits, but they come with risks
With with GLP-1 drugs, gastrointestinal issues, such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, ...
FDA approves Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic for chronic kidney disease, expanding use in U.S.
Ozempic’s expanded approval in the U.S. could transform how doctors treat patients with the condition, which involves a ...
About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a ...
Scouted: ‘Nature’s Ozempic’? Experts Weigh in on the Budding GLP-1 Supplement Boom
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Ozempic trims fat — from grocery bills
Ozempic, the diabetes medication popularly used as an “off-label” weight-loss drug, has helped thousands shed excess pounds.