The FDA has warned about counterfeit Ozempic shots being sold through legitimate sources, with thousands of units seized. The drug, widely used for weight loss, is also being studied for potential uses in treating conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Additionally, a vibrating pill has been designed to induce the illusion of fullness, offering potential in obesity treatment. The market for weight-loss drugs is expected to grow significantly, with two companies vying to dominate it, and the potential worth of the market projected to reach $77 billion by 2030.
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Fake versions of the hugely popular drug Ozempic have been reported in over a dozen countries, including the United States, and have also caught the attention of the WHO. https://t.co/YhBaXcfK30
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Researchers are studying whether anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) can help you quit drinking and smoking. There are some initial signs re drinking, but larger studies are on the way. https://t.co/cY84cqBRxj
Ozempic may be getting a weight loss drug alternative https://t.co/7aRmNS9hic
The market for weight-loss drugs could be worth $77bn by 2030. Two companies are battling to dominate it https://t.co/tiihjFe9SV 🌐
Ozempic and the new class of weight-loss drugs have gained significant buzz lately. Economists and investors are weighing in on the impact of these new drugs and which sectors might be affected in the wake of innovation. Read more: https://t.co/LzXZLIE33B. https://t.co/IJpm2Sha9p
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The diabetes and weight-loss injections Ozempic and Wegovy also reduce inflammation in the body, raising hopes they could treat conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease 👇 https://t.co/DdVANqR9UF
I first learned about Wegovy / Ozempic (same drug) because of the jokes. One of the biggest stories of the year. Unlike fad diet drugs like Hydroxycut, this is a real compound. In short, it mimics hormones in the body tell you you're full -- hence restricting appetite. The…
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2024 will see a new weight-loss drug that trumps Wegovy and Ozempic https://t.co/8ggfR79Xmm
The companies that started an obesity revolution with drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are jumping into the next phase: a mission to eliminate obesity altogether. https://t.co/ng0A9C3ecp
They’ve been growing in popularity: drugs to help people shed pounds. Now, as new research emerges, doctors are seeing multiple benefits. https://t.co/JZrCAw86AN
Researchers have designed an electronic weight loss pill that can induce the illusion of fullness by stimulating the stomach’s “stretch” receptors through vibration, according to a new @ScienceAdvances study in pigs. https://t.co/216LvB04Ec https://t.co/M7stzGTfw6
A new class of drugs for weight loss could end obesity. They promise riches for drugmakers, huge savings for health systems and better lives for millions https://t.co/heJ8PVff3G 👇
Vibrating pill may help with obesity by making your stomach feel full https://t.co/6YOK0CtF6t
Ozempic has predictably made me lose weight. But why has it made me drink less? Gamble less? Smoke less? The science isn’t clear, but I think I know the answer. https://t.co/RjIIEIGs7N https://t.co/cqshDVqscB
Doctors are exploring whether weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic may have other potential uses, such as helping alcoholics avoid drinking https://t.co/mUJhK0ZHSY
Researchers have designed an electronic weight loss pill that can induce the illusion of fullness by stimulating the stomach’s “stretch” receptors through vibration, according to a new study in pigs. https://t.co/phTRcXtiuf https://t.co/4ArLUTKkL4
Latest #ObesityRevolution installment. @DrewQJoseph reports from London: New weight loss drugs have proven their effectiveness. Now researchers want to know how to best use them https://t.co/6HWgg8RuHc via @statnews
Weight-loss drugs have the potential to transform public health. In 2024, expect more data on their impact—and more demand https://t.co/OMO26kAtJi 🌐
The new highly effective class of anti-obesity drugs has often been talked about as an alternative to bariatric surgery — but medications like Wegovy are increasingly being paired with the procedure. https://t.co/xxqLl1RkYV
This pill is called “VIBES” and it helps you feel full. Used for inducing satiety prematurely for obese individuals, using vibrations it lets out in the stomach. https://t.co/lhdWfJz3WB
Since Ozempic and Wegovy flooded the scene, there have been reports of other potential uses for them, like treating conditions ranging from PCOS to Alzheimer’s. But proving they work for each condition means spending years of research and resources. https://t.co/KRavkFtTHH
Ozempic / semaglutide users are staring down guaranteed negative health outcomes including amputation from diabetes. For that population, huge benefit. Normal weight people shouldn’t go near the stuff unless they track macros and are looking for an edge. Even then, maybe not. https://t.co/HoC0Vketw0
The future of weight loss could be built upon this vibrating pill https://t.co/WxDtRn8ela
Oprah's flip on weight loss drugs is a sign of what's to come for the 'Ozempic trade' in 2024 https://t.co/I7muZEIbhY
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an advisory Thursday warning customers not to use counterfeit Ozempic shots found in the drug supply chain. https://t.co/PGDdSjycPD
This is going to be another epic failure, perhaps one of the biggest pharmaceutical disasters up there with birth control, SSRIs, and opiates. Ozempic is a one-way ticket to skinny fat, likely zero improvement from being fat fat. Aside from some morbidly obese people gaining some… https://t.co/eaemob0Tld https://t.co/mj16IF5UlA
On Thursday, the FDA issued a warning about units of counterfeit Ozempic, a popular weight loss drug. The agency says that five people have been affected so far, displaying "adverse reactions" to the drugs. https://t.co/jSj80l3f6T
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an advisory Thursday warning customers not to use counterfeit Ozempic shots found in the drug supply chain. #8NN https://t.co/d1y35r4VQq
Ozempic could be the miracle drug that solves obesity, alcoholism, gambling and spending addictions, addictions to other drugs, etc. It could greatly decrease crime. Or it could end up disastrous like Oxycontin. https://t.co/UeHG2hRxSu
Ozempic is fooling people just as Covid treatments did. Even those who understand complex systems in other contexts can be convinced that the stakes are too high to think for themselves when it comes to medicine and health. In fact, the stakes are too high *not* to. https://t.co/eUCqDsqi0c
2023 was the year Ozempic ate the news. What does the future of weight-loss drugs look like? https://t.co/9ZtPfo60pU via @opinion
🔴 US seizes thousands of units of counterfeit diabetes drug Ozempic used for weight loss https://t.co/2Ve2dXxGFw
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges. https://t.co/ToaFsNuyoU Click the image to read more:
FDA warns about Ozempic counterfeits, seizes thousands of fake drugs https://t.co/0BZRf8xq0r
What’s Next for Ozempic? https://t.co/bMWGwQah4h https://t.co/Vs4bHn9oCk
FDA says fake Ozempic shots are being sold through some legitimate sources. https://t.co/KYNo3lkhwd
Vibrating Pill May Give Dieters a Feeling of Fullness, Study Suggests https://t.co/a0zq3CVTaO
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug widely used for weight loss, that had been distributed through legitimate drug supply sources. https://t.co/IkLGHKiYgN
The FDA said that it had seized thousands of units of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug also widely used for weight loss. Some fraudulent products may still be on the market, according to the agency. Here’s what to know. https://t.co/Tjp96Aq35G
FDA says fake Ozempic shots are being sold through some legitimate sources https://t.co/YyxpF1yqMr
New drugs could spell an end to the world’s obesity epidemic. The long-term effects must be carefully studied—but the excitement is justified https://t.co/3mldOkS4TI👇
Fake Ozempic shots are being sold through legitimate sources, FDA warns. https://t.co/u9PnFmVZzB Click the image to read more: