Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.
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The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.
A one-month supply of Ozempic and Wegovy will now cost $499 out of pocket for Costco shoppers.
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
The agency first declared a shortage of semaglutide, the main ingredient used to make Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2022.
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
Record demand for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs is fueling a surge of dangerous knockoffs.
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
High demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a shortage in manufacturing. In the meantime, a market for cheaper, compounded drugs thrives.
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, can help people lose weight — and a new study says it may also help people quit smoking.
Longtime customers of a men's shirt company are now buying clothes two sizes smaller, its owner said.
Even if someone has gone through a healing process with body image or their relationship with food, these challenges can "last a lifetime," a licensed mental health counselor tells CBS News.
Vital Pursuit will include whole-grain bowls, protein pasta, sandwich melts and gluten-free options.
Hims & Hers is pitching consumers on a GLP-1 weight loss injection that will cost 85% less than brand-name drugs like Wegovy.
While it may seem like everyone is taking Ozempic, not everyone can afford to. The high price of popular diabetes drugs prevents many people from getting them.
Some claim "oatzempic," a drink that combines oats, water and lime juice, can help people drop weight fast — its name a nod to the popular weight loss drug Ozempic. Here's what experts say.
Members of the warehouse club can now sign up for a service that offers access to drugs like Ozempic.
Several clinical trials are underway to see if semaglutide, the active ingredient in weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, can also help treat alcohol addiction.
GLP-1 class medications reduce cardiovascular risk and treat diabetes. But they also allow people to lose an average of 10-20 percent of their body weight in the first year. What does that mean for the overweight or obese?
Ozempic and other GLP-1 RA drugs, including Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, are being scrutinized.
From the Ozempic "ripple effect" to health tech and more, experts share their predictions for 2024 wellness trends.
WeightWatchers program aims to help members maintain healthy habits while taking anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
The medication, tirzepatide, was previously approved as Mounjaro for diabetes and will now be marketed as Zepbound for weight loss.
It is unclear if the counterfeit drugs, which many people seek for weight loss, caused the hospitalizations.
The mother of a 2-year-old girl who died in Denver over the weekend has been arrested and now faces charges of child abuse resulting in death after a man identified as her boyfriend was arrested on the same charge and murder.
Fort Collins has temporarily closed the Mennonite church in Old Town Fort Collins amid detection of meth contamination.
Prices for tickets to the Denver Broncos AFC Championship game versus the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High are coming back up again after sliding soon after the game was set.
Hospitals across Colorado are urging people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as supplies drop during one of the most demanding times of the year.
Law enforcement officers in Clear Creek County are preparing to deploy a new tool designed to safely end high-speed pursuits, particularly on the narrow and winding Colorado mountain roads that define the jurisdiction.
The mother of a 2-year-old girl who died in Denver over the weekend has been arrested and now faces charges of child abuse resulting in death after a man identified as her boyfriend was arrested on the same charge and murder.
Fort Collins has temporarily closed the Mennonite church in Old Town Fort Collins amid detection of meth contamination.
Prices for tickets to the Denver Broncos AFC Championship game versus the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High are coming back up again after sliding soon after the game was set.
Hospitals across Colorado are urging people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as supplies drop during one of the most demanding times of the year.
Law enforcement officers in Clear Creek County are preparing to deploy a new tool designed to safely end high-speed pursuits, particularly on the narrow and winding Colorado mountain roads that define the jurisdiction.
The mother of a 2-year-old girl who died in Denver over the weekend has been arrested and now faces charges of child abuse resulting in death after a man identified as her boyfriend was arrested on the same charge and murder.
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Fort Collins has temporarily closed the Mennonite church in Old Town Fort Collins amid detection of meth contamination.
Members of the band Velvet Daydream say a similarly titled band and its music is created by artificial intelligence and posing a threat to their success.
Attorney General Phil Weiser went before state lawmakers and made it clear he's not holding his breath for a new Colorado River Compact.
Prices for tickets to the Denver Broncos AFC Championship game versus the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High are coming back up again after sliding soon after the game was set.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A forward on the Colorado Avalanche did not play in Monday's game because he was in a car accident in the morning.
Just west of Empower Field at Mile High, a rush for new Denver Broncos gear kicked off within moments of the team announcing that Jarrett Stidham will replace the injured Bo Nix as Sunday's AFC Championship starter.
The Broncos and their newly-named starting quarterback, Jarrett Stidham, will face the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game next weekend. Denver will host its first AFC championship game in a decade.
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch wrote in a social media post on X that the people transferred were "high impact criminals."
Attorney General Phil Weiser went before state lawmakers and made it clear he's not holding his breath for a new Colorado River Compact.
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
Giving blood right now is crucial amid an ongoing nationwide shortage, the Red Cross says. On Tuesday, the members of the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate are giving blood to help fix this severe shortage.
President Trump spoke in the White House briefing room for nearly two hours on Tuesday, marking the first year of his second term before departing for a high-pressure trip to Europe.
One of Aurora's newly elected city councilmembers was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Hospitals across Colorado are urging people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as supplies drop during one of the most demanding times of the year.
Giving blood right now is crucial amid an ongoing nationwide shortage, the Red Cross says. On Tuesday, the members of the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate are giving blood to help fix this severe shortage.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
This year, AdventHealth says it will roll out close to 800 cameras in hospital rooms and urgent care centers across Colorado to add a virtual layer of care.
Prices for tickets to the Denver Broncos AFC Championship game versus the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High are coming back up again after sliding soon after the game was set.
Members of a Colorado rock band say a similarly titled band and its music is created by artificial intelligence and posing a threat to their success.
President Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card rates starting Jan. 20. Here's what credit card companies are doing.
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
A new 500+ home development project can now move forward after the town settled a lawsuit with the landowner. Erie's mayor said the approval was a choice that pitted logic against emotion with significant consequences.
A Denver judge denied bond for a 38-year-old man accused of killing a 2-year-old child. Nicolas Stout is facing charges of murder and child abuse resulting in death.
At 71 years old, facing a terminal diagnosis, Colorado resident Tom Pringle has one more thing he wants to do before he dies: help other people in similar situations by trying an experimental drug to treat his ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."