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FDA warns Novo Nordisk over unreported potential Ozempic side effects
The FDA issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker behind the diabetes and weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, over unreported potential side effects.
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
New study on stopping weight loss drugs
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Details on FDA-approved GLP-1 pill for weight loss
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GLP-1 drugs and muscle loss: What to know
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Novo Nordisk slashes out-of-pocket prices for Wegovy and Ozempic
The Danish drugmaker said it's cutting the price of Wegovy and Ozempic from $499 to $349 per month for some customers who buy the drugs directly.
Details on lower weight loss drugs prices
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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.
Trump unveils deal to cut weight loss drug prices
President Trump announced a deal to drastically lower the price of weight loss drugs for some Americans. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Novo Nordisk CEO on Trump drug prices deal
President Trump on Thursday unveiled agreements slashing the prices of two pharmaceutical companies' weight loss drugs. Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar joins "The Takeout" to unpack the cost-cutting effort.
Costco now sells Ozempic and Wegovy at its pharmacies
A one-month supply of Ozempic and Wegovy will now cost $499 out of pocket for Costco shoppers.
Costco to sell weight loss drugs
Shoppers can now find Ozempic and Wegovy at Costco. It says it is partnering with drugmaker Novo Nordisk to offer the drugs at a steep discount for members with a prescription. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Drugs with weight loss side effects in demand
Medications that have a side effect of weight loss have seen a recent influx of popularity. Some manufacturers say they're having difficulty keeping up with increased demand as the medications become more normalized as a way to lose weight even though that's not the primary purpose for them. Dr. Lisa Palmer, a psychotherapist and founder of the Renew Center of Florida, joined CBS News to talk about the risks.
Inside the weight loss drug price war
The maker of Ozempic is cutting the price of the drug nearly in half for some patients. Novo Nordisk had already cut the price of Wegovy, a medication with the same active ingredient that's approved for weight loss. Dr. Celine Gounder has more on the emerging price competition over the drugs.
Positive results for new weight loss pill
Drugmaker Eli Lilly said Thursday that things are looking good for their latest weight loss drug that would be available as a pill. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Novo Nordisk ends Wegovy sales on Hims & Hers over "deceptive marketing"
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
Generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy banned
Starting today, pharmacies can no longer make cheaper alternatives to popular weight loss drugs, driving up costs for millions. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to explain what this means for patients.
Patients fear losing affordable weight loss drugs
Weight loss drugs for many people may soon get a lot more expensive -- a shortage of them had actually led to lower prices. Kris Van Cleave explains how that happened and why prices could go up.
Zepbound tops Wegovy for weight loss in study comparing the drugs
Those who take tirzepatide, the drug sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro, could lose more weight than those who take semaglutide, known as Ozempic and Wegovy, according to new research.
Ozempic ingredient may reverse liver disease
There could be a new use for semaglutide, the main ingredient of weight loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. Dr. Jon LaPook explains a study sponsored by the drugmaker found it could treat a common liver disease by reducing inflammation and scarring.
Can weight loss drugs help with dementia risk? Here's what studies suggest.
Popular weight loss drugs may do more than curb appetite — they may also help reduce the risk of dementia, according to new research.
Weight loss drugs might reduce dementia risk
Two new studies suggest the class of weight loss and diabetes drugs that includes Ozempic and Wegovy have the added benefit of protecting against the development of dementia. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Some Republican senators openly expressed their concerns about the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund" in a tense meeting.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
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Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
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Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages"
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NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says
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Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
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Is Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" legal? Experts weigh in.
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GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Some Republican senators openly expressed their concerns about the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund" in a tense meeting Thursday with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
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Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says
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NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says
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Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
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AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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New weight-loss drug Retatrutide in trials
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U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts
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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
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Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
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Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
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