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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Senate probe into Novo pricing, a new UTI antibiotic, and more

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Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is investigating the prices Novo Nordisk charges for its blockbuster medications, Ozempic and Wegovy, which are highly effective at treating diabetes and obesity but carry steep price tags, The New York Times writes. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), per package.

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What states use Ozempic the most?

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Ozempic became one of the most talked about drugs in 2023. The #ozempic tag on TikTok has amassed over 1 billion views to date. Elon Musk posted his endorsement of Ozempic on X. This past year, statistics suggest that in certain cities of the United States, Ozempic patient volumes have increased by nearly 200%.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Wegovy supplies, Biogen ditching Aduhelm, and more

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 The announcement concerning the lower-dose starter product came as the company reported 2023 sales rose 36% and operating profit grew 44% at constant exchange rates, driven by massive sales of Wegovy and Ozempic, used to treat diabetes. Novo also projected double-digit growth in sales and operating profit for 2024.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Some employers cut insurance coverage for weight loss drugs; U.S. urges ADHD pill makers to boost production

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Spending on the popular drugs, which belong to the class including Ozempic and can cost as much as $1,350 a month for a patient, has quickly leapt into the tens of millions of dollars for insurance plans. Besides the $26,500 annual price tag, treatment could cost U.S.

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How much is Mounjaro without insurance?

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They include Ozempic (semaglutide), Trulicity (dulaglutide), and Victoza (liraglutide), all injections similar to Mounjaro. mL auto-injector pens of brand-name Mounjaro See latest prices Ozempic $1255 per 1, 1.5 mL of 2 mg/1,5 mL auto-injector pen of brand-name Ozempic See latest prices Trulicity (dulaglutide) $1365 per 4, 0.5

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Mounjaro (tirzepatide) alternatives: What can I take instead of Mounjaro?

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mg to 5 mg injected once weekly Mounjaro coupons Ozempic (semaglutide) Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise, Reduction of cardiovascular mortality 0.25 One may notice that the active ingredient in Wegovy is semaglutide, the same active ingredient in Ozempic and Rybelsus for diabetes.

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4 benefits of GLP-1 drugs

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GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have been in the news because of their soaring popularity with celebrities for dramatic weight loss. The high price tag is a barrier for many people. Obesity is not consistently recognized as a medical condition across health insurance plans.