MANILA, Philippines — Denmark-based multinational pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk will be making available in the Philippines within this year Wegovy, its approved weight loss treatment for ...

Wegovy, a weight-loss injection containing semaglutide, has arrived in India, offering a new approach to combatting obesity and related metabolic issues. Experts emphasize it's not a quick fix but ...

Novo Nordisk is ending its newly started relationship with a telehealth service, Hims & Hers, to provide direct access to a popular GLP-1 weight loss drug, Wegovy, claiming it has engaged in deceptive ...

Wegovy is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic weight management in adults and children over 12 with obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, and ...

Hims & Hers Health Inc.’s stock booked record losses Monday after pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, maker of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, said it was ending a collaboration with the telehealth ...

Key Takeaways Wegovy is considered a safe and effective treatment for long-term weight loss. Possible problems with long-term use include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and kidney damage.

Novo Nordisk’s arch-rival in the obesity market is Eli Lilly LLY. NVO’s Ozempic and Wegovy face strong competition from Lilly’s tirzepatide medicines, Mounjaro (T2D) and Wegovy (obesity).

Results from the phase 3b STEP UP trial showed that a higher dose of Wegovy® (semaglutide 7.2 mg) delivered 21% weight loss in people with obesity, with a third of participants losing 25% or more ...

In general, you should store Wegovy in the refrigerator. But you can leave it out of the fridge for up to 28 days as long as it’s stored at 86°F (30°C) or less and doesn’t freeze or come ...

Prime also did a separate analysis of longer-term use. Only 14% of patients were still taking Wegovy after three years, the data show. That was a drop from 24% on Wegovy at the two-year mark.

COPENHAGEN - Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk will launch its weight-loss drug Wegovy in India without any supply constraints, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday. "We are committed to addressing the ...

People can only get Wegovy online with a doctor’s prescription. Eligible people must meet specific eligibility criteria, including having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher or a BMI of 27 ...