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Sanders takes aim at US drug prices of Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy

Pharmaceutical Technology

A Senate Committee is investigating the “outrageously high” US price tags of the blockbuster diabetes and obesity drugs.

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American health is in for a “world of hurt”

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has also seen reversals in health improvements since 2010, partly due to increasing rates of obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. . Obesity, lack of exercise, and too much salt are all contributing to a myriad of health issues that are going to drive up healthcare costs. is lower than in other high-income countries.

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Versanis’ bimagrumab, first-in-class obesity therapy, enters Phase IIb of development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bimagrumab is of interest in the obesity space as it is a first-in-class therapy for obesity. Bimagrumab is an activin receptor type 2B (ACVR2B or EC 2.7.11.30) antagonist that offers a unique mechanism of action within the obesity market. Mounjaro is anticipated to launch in the US later this year or by early 2024.

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The Value of Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) in 2022

Celeritas

Automated feeders may use Variable-Rate Technology to regulate intake to reduce obesity and meet nutritional standards. In conjunction with tags, facial expression readers, or electromagnetic RFID tags, drones can monitor the health indicators of individual herd members. Satellite-based monitoring. Mounted Devices.

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The “Medical Bypass”: new drugs to strike obesity

Pharmaceutical Technology

In what’s being called a “medical bypass”, new anti-obesity drugs are almost matching efficacy rates in weight loss that have previously only been seen with weight loss surgeries. In October, the US FDA granted Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro (tirzepatide) a Fast Track designation for its use as a treatment for obesity. were obese, and 9.2%

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The “Medical Bypass”: new drugs to strike obesity

Pharmaceutical Technology

In what’s being called a “medical bypass”, new anti-obesity drugs are almost matching efficacy rates in weight loss that have previously only been seen with weight loss surgeries. In October, the US FDA granted Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro (tirzepatide) a Fast Track designation for its use as a treatment for obesity. were obese, and 9.2%

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Ep. 005 – Dave Chase Podcast Transcript

Pharma Marketing Network

I mean, you know, there has obviously been a lot of breakthrough biologics and different therapeutics like around cancers and things like that, that have high price tags because maybe they don’t have as big a market as you know, something’s wrong, you know blood pressure medication. So yeah, there is plenty to talk about there.