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GLP-1 drugs are driving higher sales for Eli Lilly and Novo NordiskSales of Mounjaro, Eli Lilly’s diabetes drug, rose 91 per cent in the second quarter of the year to US$9.94 billion, well above analysts' expectations.HealthAug 5
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Avoiding these 3 things in middle age may delay dementia risk by 13 yearsOver 12,400 people who were dementia-free when they were 55 years old were monitored for an average of 26 years for Neurology Open Access' study.HealthAug 6
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Can GLP-1s lower some cancer risks? What new research suggestsCurrently, two generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy are available for Canadians to purchase for patients who use it to treat diabetes or weight loss for a fraction of the cost.HealthJun 11
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Doctor’s weight-loss drug offer to Sask. body positive group insensitive: founderThe Curvy Club is considering whether it will make a formal complaint with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.HealthJul 27
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Hair loss risk goes up on GLP-1 drugs, BMJ study findsThe BMJ study examined over 50,000 people with Type 2 diabetes taking GLP-1 receptor stimulants, comparing them with patients using other diabetes drugs such as SGLT-2 and DPP-4.HealthJul 23
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Canada approves 1st generic semaglutide shot for weight lossIt's the third generic semaglutide product approved by the department, though the first two were authorized for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults.HealthJun 30
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Novo Nordisk will slash Ozempic price for some, ‘aligning’ with genericsOzempic and Wegovy, both produced by Novo Nordisk, currently cost hundreds of dollars a month, depending on the dosage dispensed, in some cases more than $450.HealthMay 26
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Canadians can now get Ozempic, Wegovy delivered to their homes. Here’s howPatients can receive the treatments at home for 'no additional cost' and will have the option of chatting with a pharmacist over the phone, Novo Nordisk said.CanadaMay 13
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Generic semaglutide to hit Canadian pharmacies this week at lower costHealth Canada approved both Dr. Reddy's and Apotex's generic semaglutide — the active ingredient in brand-name Ozempic and Wegovy — about three weeks ago.HealthMay 20
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Health Canada approves drug that treats sleep apnea in adults with obesityZepbound the now the only GLP-1 drug in Canada approved for the sleep disorder that causes people to stop breathing temporarily because their upper airway is blocked.HealthJun 24
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New weight loss procedure at Royal Alexandra Hospital being hailed a ‘game-changer’With a endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, the stomach is stitched smaller from the inside and instead of doctors making abdominal incisions, the tools go down the patient's throat.HealthMay 27
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Canada approves 2nd generic version of semaglutideCanada is the first G7 country to authorize generic semaglutide. There are now seven other submissions currently under review for generic semaglutide by different companies.HealthMay 1
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With Canada approving 1st generic semaglutide, how will costs compare?Manufactured by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories in India, the injectable medication has been approved for once-a-week treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults.HealthApr 29
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U.S. FDA approves Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 oral weight-loss pillThe U.S. FDA said the drug was approved within 50 days of the company filing for approval, one of the fastest approval times for any drug.HealthApr 1
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Could GLP-1 drugs help your mental health? New study finds a linkSemaglutide, the active ingredient in GLP-1 drugs, was associated with a lower risk of worsening mental health, a study published in Lancet Psychiatry found.HealthMar 20
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Novo Nordisk says generic Ozempic, Wegovy will slow sales in CanadaNovo Nordisk says the expiration of its patents for some semaglutide GLP-1 drug treatments in markets like Canada will result in more generics and hurt sales.HealthFeb 4
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Health Canada warns of fake semaglutide drugs, cites ‘product safety’ risksHealth Canada is warning Canadians of the dangers of buying "fake or unauthorized products" meant to replicate popular GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy.ConsumerJan 22
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Wegovy weight loss pill is now available for sale in U.S.The pill was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month, a boon to Novo Nordisk as it looks to regain ground lost to U.S. rival Eli Lilly.HealthJan 6
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Generic Ozempic can be made in Canada as of next week. Will it be cheaper?As of Dec. 29, Health Canada had received nine submissions seeking approval to make semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy.HealthJan 2
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Health Canada approves 1st GLP-1 daily pill. Here’s who can take itThe once-a-day semaglutide pill is approved for reducing the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, the company said in a statement Monday.CanadaJan 12