As newer, more effective compounds receive approval in other jurisdictions, pressure may build for faster Canadian regulatory review of obesity medications specifically
A scam weight-loss treatment marketed to Australians as an oral solution that mimics the effects of Ozempic contains nothing more than a watery saline solution similar to eye drops, analysis has revealed
Patients with established cardiovascular disease including previous myocardial infarction, stroke, or peripheral arterial diseaseare particularly suitable candidates, given the proven cardiovascular benefits of both drug classes
Clinical use of oral semaglutide indicated its ability to decrease systolic and diastolic blood pressure and improve lipid profiles by reducing triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol levels
Currently, low doses or microdoses are being used to treat or prevent weight gain in some menopausal women, Lane added