FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients
Ozempic, the blockbuster GLP-1 drug that was originally approved to treat type 2 diabetes, has now also been approved by the ...
FDA OK's Ozempic to protect kidneys in type 2 diabetes patients
A popular diabetes drug just got a major new approval—and it could be a game-changer for millions of Americans at risk for ...
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FDA OKs Ozempic for diabetic kidney disease
Ozempic was first approved by the FDA in 2017 for blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetes. It received a cardiovascular indication in 2020 and is now the most broadly indicated GLP-1 receptor agonist ...
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See ya, knock-off Ozempic
For now, her doctor is going to switch her over to compounded semaglutide — the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy ... in an injection pen.) "We'll follow the FDA's guidance ...
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Ozempic, Wegovy among drugs selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The move could mean savings for consumers. Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to the list of medications Medicare will be able to negotiate directly with drug manufacturers ...
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Taking Ozempic for weight loss? You might find other benefits, too - and a few risks
You may take Ozempic or another drug to control your diabetes or lose weight, but these so-called GLP-1s also have a host of other effects ‒ some good and some not so good. A new study ...