WASHINGTON -- Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare's list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A popular diabetes medication will be in short supply for much longer than previously expected. Now, pharmacists and Pittsburgh-area patients like Mark Allen are scrambling.

GoodRx reports that insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications varies. It's more likely when prescribed for FDA-approved uses ...

Weight-loss patients voice concerns as CVS Caremark drops Zepbound coverage for Wegovy, though exceptions may exist for those ...

Diabetic nephropathy is a common complication associated with diabetes that affects a person’s kidneys. Several medications may help slow the progression of kidney damage. Early treatment can ...

Before adding these medications, your doctor may consider factors such as heart and kidney disease, potential weight loss, and potential adverse effects. 22,23 The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists ...

Advisers to the World Health Organization will consider next month whether to add liraglutide, the active ingredient in certain diabetes and obesity medications, to its list of essential medicines.