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Eligible seniors can get GLP-1s for $50 a month for weight loss alone

Jul 1

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Medicare enrollees can get GLP-1 drugs for $50

May 7

Researchers looking into whether GLP-1 drugs can help slow aging

New clinical trials are examining tirzepatide and semaglutide.

Aug 19

As unregulated peptides grow in popularity, doctors warn of risks

Apr 24

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FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity

Apr 1

US child, teen obesity rates reach record high, CDC report finds

Feb 26

Super Bowl commercials to feature AI, weight-loss drugs, celebrities

Feb 7

Wegovy daily pill now available: How to get it, how much it costs

Jan 5

FDA approves Wegovy pill, starting new era of GLP-1 weight loss drugs

Dec 23, 2025

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Researchers looking into whether GLP-1 drugs can help slow aging

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Eligible seniors can get GLP-1s for $50 a month for weight loss alone

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Lifestyle medical guru chats weight loss costs, short and long term issues

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Extra Time: Will a new way to get a popular weight-loss drug benefit consumers?

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Weight loss drugs for cats? Company launches clinical trial of GLP-1 implants in cats

The new implants will be for weight loss in cats and dogs

Dec 3, 2025

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Cash price for popular weight loss drug Wegovy dropping 30%, manufacturer says

The cash price for popular weight-loss medication Wegovy is dropping by 30% in the U.S. on Monday, according to Novo Nordisk.

Nov 18, 2025

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White House announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices for many Americans

The Trump administration announced deals on Thursday with pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly that would lower the cost of GLP-1 drugs for many Americans.

Nov 7, 2025

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Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk negotiating deal with Trump admin on obesity drug prices

Under the pending agreements, a month's supply of the drug would cost roughly $149.

Nov 5, 2025

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Eli Lilly's oral GLP-1 pill may help people with diabetes lose 'significant' weight

New data from Eli Lilly says its daily, oral GLP-1 pill may help people who have obesity and people who have Type 2 diabetes lose a significant amount of weight.

Aug 27, 2025