Share on PinterestOzempic and other GLP-1 drugs are currently under safety review in several countries after a small number of cases have reported an increase in suicidal thoughts while taking the medications. CreativaImages/Getty Images GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Trulicty are currently under safety review following reports that these medications may increase the risk … Read more
Share on PinterestA growing number of insurance providers are halting coverage of Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 medications that can aid with weight loss. Mario Tama/Getty Images The popularity of Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 drugs has skyrocketed recently due to their ability to help people lose weight. However, some insurance companies and employers are … Read more
The judge ordered me to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Id only been an attorney for just under five years and now a judge was ordering me to be tested. The legal brouhaha Id managed to get myself in isnt important, but the reason the judge ordered the psych eval is: I had had the temerity … Read more
Ozempic and its generic form have become wildly popular, and the rising costs for Connecticuts health plan mean state employees who want the drug must join a weight-loss program before the state will cover it. At the same time, the founder of PhysicianOne Urgent Care, which has 17 urgent-care clinics in the state, as well … Read more
Northwestern Medicine scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that redefines our understanding of how antipsychotic drugs work, revealing that their interaction with D1 dopamine receptor-expressing neurons, not D2, better predicts their efficacy in treating schizophrenia. New research finding about how drugs modulate the brain in schizophrenia could lead to better treatments. Antipsychotic drugs used to … Read more
Business By Shannon Thaler August 2, 2023 | 1:31pm Weight-loss injections like Ozempic costs about $1,200 monthly without insurance coverage. Though it can be as cheap as $25 monthly with coverage, it costs employers millions. REUTERS The extraordinary demand for pricey weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is forcing some employers to cancel insurance coverageto offset soaring … Read more
Health By Brooke Steinberg July 28, 2023 | 9:36am Some people on Ozempic and Wegovy are experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, leading to a probe into the popular weight-loss drugs. The UKs Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency will be reviewing safety data on a drug class used in medications just two weeks after … Read more