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Ozempic delivers major weight loss in adults over 65, study finds

A major new analysis suggests semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) works remarkably well in adults over 65, helping many lose substantial amounts of weight while improving heart and metab...

GoodRx Partners with Novo Nordisk to Offer Self-Pay Pricing for New Oral Ozempic® Pill

What You Should Know GoodRx has launched access to self-pay pricing for Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic® pill (oral semaglutide) for patients with type 2 diabetes. Eligible patients can obt...

Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic India Price Cut Boosts Obesity Drug Sales

India is the first market where Novo Nordisk faces generic competition for semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy.

People who lost the most weight on Ozempic saw huge health benefits

People who lost significant weight while taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Saxenda had sharply lower risks of major obesity-related health problems, including sleep apnea and ki...

Health Canada approves country’s 1st generic version of Ozempic

The injectable semaglutide medication is manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories in India and is approved for the once-weekly treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults.

Zepbound’s and Ozempic’s greatest benefit may be their anti-inflammatory power

A growing body of research suggests that GLP-1 drugs do more than control appetite and blood sugar. They could also fight inflammation

Novo Nordisk will slash Ozempic price for some, ‘aligning’ with generics

Ozempic and Wegovy, both produced by Novo Nordisk, currently cost hundreds of dollars a month, depending on the dosage dispensed, in some cases more than $450.

Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic slash heart attack and stroke risk

A huge international review found that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and premature death over the long term. Resea...

People Are Jumping On a New Ozempic Trend That Is Proving To Be Effective

Microdosing Ozempic is becoming the newest branch of the GLP-1 conversation, and the appeal is easy to understand. Some people are not chasing dramatic, rapid transformation. They...

Generic semaglutide to hit Canadian pharmacies this week at lower cost

Health Canada approved both Dr. Reddy's and Apotex's generic semaglutide — the active ingredient in brand-name Ozempic and Wegovy — about three weeks ago.

Ozempic Weight Loss Success Varies by DNA

A new study of 28,000 people identifies genetic markers in the GLP1R and GIPR genes that explain why some patients lose more weight or experience more nausea on GLP-1 drugs.

Ozempic Can Curb Cravings in Alcohol Use Disorder, Landmark Trial Finds

TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 — Ozempic can help people who are battling alcoholism, a major new clinical trial has concluded. People with alcohol use disorder taking semaglutide (Ozempic/W...

Health Canada approves 2nd generic version of Ozempic — and it’s Canadian

TORONTO — Health Canada has approved the second generic version of brand-name Ozempic, this one manufactured by Canadian company Apotex. The authorization for the medication called...

Dr Reddy's Launches Oral Semaglutide Biosimilar Obeda In India

Oral semaglutide, a glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes...

Health Canada approves 1st generic version of Ozempic in the country

TORONTO — Health Canada has approved the first generic version of brand-name Ozempic. The department says Canada is the first G7 country to authorize generic semaglutide. The injec...

Apotex becomes the first Canadian‑based pharmaceutical company to receive Health Canada approval for a generic equivalen...

TORONTO, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Apotex Inc. ("Apotex" or the "Company"), Canada's largest Canadian‑based global health company, today announced that Health Canada has approved...

Weight loss drug Ozempic linked to lower depression and anxiety risk

GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide—best known for treating diabetes and driving weight loss under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy—may also deliver a surprising mental health boost. In...

Amazon adds Ozempic to pharmacy kiosks

Telehealth provider Him & Hers adds all FDA-approved GLP-1s to platform

Providers can now send prescriptions of Eli Lily’s Zepbound, Mounjaro and oral Foundayo, as well as Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy.

Ozempic May Be Reshaping the Brain, Scientists Say

GLP-1 drugs may be rewiring circuits involved not only in appetite but in emotion, desire and beyond.

New Study Reveals Why Ozempic Works Better for Some People Than Others

Why do some people respond better to GLP-1 drugs than others? This study suggests the answer may lie not just in biology, but in behavior. GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic c...

New Hepta blood test could predict GLP-1 response

While GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy are being widely prescribed for weight loss, doctors currently do not have a way to predict if a patient will successfully respond to the drugs...

People Who Stop Ozempic Often Don’t Gain the Weight Back

Stopping Ozempic doesn’t always lead to major weight regain, according to a large new study. As injectable GLP-1 medications become increasingly popular, one question continues to...

Oral Semaglutide Lowers Cardiometabolic Risks in Obesity

In a groundbreaking advancement in the management of cardiometabolic risk factors among overweight and obese populations, a new comprehensive study published in BMC Pharmacology an...