Novo Nordisk, which makes the GLP-1 semaglutide medications Ozempic and Wegovy, announced that it’s rolling out an “Ozempic pill,” available in the U.S. starting May 4. Like Ozempic injections, the Ozempic pill is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adults with type 2 diabetes who meet other medical criteria.

People searching for an affordable way to lose weight with a GLP-1 drug may come across products marketed as “GLP-1 patches” online. They’re advertised as helping to reduce cravings, control appetite and support weight loss. Consumers may think they ...

Eli Lilly is a leader in one of today’s biggest growth markets: weight loss drugs. The company recently won approval for an exciting new product. They are part of the GLP-1 class of drugs that have taken the world by storm -- demand for these products has been so high at times that it's even created supply shortages.

The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now being sold in pill form, an advancement that allows users to transition away from weekly injections. It's the first GLP-1 weight-loss medication to become available in pill form, but other drugs are expected to follow.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- With weight-loss pills being released in the U.S. for the first time, the intensely competitive weight-loss market is becoming more affordable. Local experts are now weighing in, predicting that prices will continue to drop.

If you’ve been trying to lose weight, you may wonder how to get an Ozempic prescription — and whether you can get it online. Ozempic (semaglutide) is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for type 2 diabetes, but some healthcare providers ...

Ozempic is now available in pill form for people with type 2 diabetes. Novo Nordisk says the oral GLP-1's new lower-dose formulation delivers the same efficacy and safety profile as the originally approved Rybelsus formulation.