‘I can’t do it at a loss’: Independent pharmacists in Iowa are losing money on prescriptions

'I can't do it at a loss': Independent pharmacists in Iowa are losing money on prescriptions

Pharmacies are closing across Iowa, and there are concerns that more closures will follow, according to a new study from Drake University professor Michael Andreski. Study Drake. His findings reveal a troubling trend showing alarming closure rates across the state, especially among independent pharmacies not affiliated with large chains. At least 87 of those pharmacies … Read more

Can weight loss pills save the airline industry (a little money)?

Stay up to date with free updates Simply sign in Pharmaceutical industry myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Alphaville has received a LOT of equity research regarding the effects of weight loss pills like Ozempic* and Wegovy (mainFT has a great overview here). As the efficacy of these treatments becomes clear, many analysts … Read more

Oh, Ozempic: Retail analysts find weight loss pills have little impact

Oh, Ozempic: Retail analysts find weight loss pills have little impact

Retail analysts say pharmaceutical advocates have hyped the success of high-priced weight-loss drugs like Ozempic in a campaign to make appetite suppressants a new standard in obesity care. enlarged. Walmart reported this month that it has seen a slight decrease in food purchases among customers using prescription anti-diabetic drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy. … Read more

New ‘miracle’ weight loss drug may help but could hurt, doctor says

New 'miracle' weight loss drug may help but could hurt, doctor says

Patrick Sison, Associated Press This Tuesday, April 3, 2018 photo shows a close-up of the beam scale in New York. According to research published on Sunday, June 25, 2023, the high-dose oral version of the drug in Wegovy weight loss pills may have similar effects to the injection for weight loss and improved … Read more

Mounjaro no ‘easy way out’ for weight loss: woman loses 200 pounds

Mounjaro no 'easy way out' for weight loss: woman loses 200 pounds

Tara Rothenhoefer has lost 200 pounds since taking tirzepatide. She said weight stigma is a serious problem and people often misunderstand how drugs work. Courtesy of Tara Rothenhoefer One patient in a clinical trial lost 200 since 2020 when taking the drug tirzepatide. Medication is not a quick fix: Prescription medication is expensive, and she … Read more

Does insurance cover weight loss pills? Here’s what it will take.

Does insurance cover weight loss pills?  Here's what it will take.

The makers of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are racing to prove that these hugely popular drugs offer health benefits beyond weight loss. and diabetes. They say doing so would make it easier for patients to get insurance to cover expensive drugs. Clinical trials are underway to see if the drug can reduce the risk of … Read more

People swear by the ‘3-2-8’ weight loss workout: ‘I lost so much weight’

People swear by the '3-2-8' weight loss workout: 'I lost so much weight'

If you’re ready to keep up with one of the latest fitness trends, we have the right routine for you. People on TikTok swear by the “3-2-8 workout” to get fit, and once you try it, you’ll definitely be hooked. Not only that, it’s also a great way to boost your muscle strength and metabolism. … Read more