The Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that semaglutide, the active ingredient in weight loss drugs Ozempic and ...

Following the resolution of Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide shortage in October, the FDA has officially declared an end to the supply ...

The FDA has determined that the nationwide shortage of semaglutide injection, used for both diabetes and weight loss, is resolved after more than two years of limited availability due to high demand.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide — the active ingredient in the brand-name meds Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus — treats type 2 diabetes and obesity ...

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Current ...

Semaglutide could help people drink less alcohol. Semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, may offer another unexpected benefit -- it could help people drink less ...

You should inject semaglutide subcutaneously, that is, just under the surface of your skin. You can rotate injections between your stomach, upper arm, and thigh. Semaglutide is a prescription type ...

The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new research led by Christian ...

Let's take a closer look at each of these medications. Wegovy is a GLP-1 agonist containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient as Ozempic. While both medications share this ingredient ...

A new study has found that semaglutide — the active substance in Ozempic and Wegovy — may help reduce alcohol cravings in people with AUD. Despite the availability of treatment options ...

What Is the Maximum Semaglutide Dose for Weight Loss? The maximum semaglutide dose for weight loss is 2.4 milligrams (mg) per week. Your healthcare provider will start you on a lower weekly dose ...

The Zappy chat was ultimately how many customers first learned that Ousia Pharmacy — one of several pharmacies that supplied Zappy with compounded obesity drugs — didn't have a required ...