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Feb 16, 2026
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are creating visible facial changes in celebrities while scams targeting consumers surge nationwide. Multiple public figures have disclosed using GLP-1 medications, with some experiencing significant side effects.
Feb 18, 2026
Eli Lilly is developing multiple next-generation obesity treatments, including oral GLP-1 drug orforglipron expected to launch in Q2 2026, as competition intensifies in a market projected to reach $95 billion by 2030.
Feb 17, 2026
Novo Nordisk sues telehealth companies over compounded weight-loss drugs as employers explore AI-based alternatives to costly GLP-1 medications. About 1 in 8 Americans now take GLP-1 drugs for weight loss or diabetes.
Feb 21, 2026
New research reveals semaglutide may directly repair cartilage in osteoarthritis patients, while a separate study raises concerns about SNAC, an ingredient used in oral semaglutide formulations, and its effects on gut health.
Feb 15, 2026
Multiple television personalities have openly discussed their use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, with some experiencing facial changes known as "Ozempic face" characterized by volume loss and more pronounced features.
Feb 20, 2026
Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, reduced alcohol intake by more than half in animal models and prevented relapse-like drinking behaviors, offering potential insights for alcohol use disorder treatment.
Feb 16, 2026
The FDA approved an oral version of Wegovy in December 2025, providing a pill alternative to injections. Clinical trials showed comparable effectiveness between oral and injectable forms of semaglutide for weight loss.
Feb 17, 2026
Semaglutide and other GLP-1 receptor agonists demonstrate substantial weight loss effectiveness through appetite regulation and blood sugar control, with clinical studies showing average reductions of 14.9% to 20.9% body weight.
Feb 14, 2026
UK and Brazil issue warnings about possible pancreatitis link to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, while WADA monitors their use in Olympic athletes amid concerns about muscle loss and performance effects.
Feb 19, 2026
Online telehealth company Hims & Hers withdrew plans to offer a $49 compounded oral semaglutide pill after FDA Commissioner Marty Makary called such products "illegal copycats" and Novo Nordisk filed a patent infringement lawsuit.
Feb 18, 2026
A University of South Australia study finds salcaprozate sodium (SNAC), the compound enabling oral semaglutide tablets to work, may alter gut bacteria and increase inflammatory markers in rats, though human effects remain unclear.
Feb 18, 2026
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is poised to launch generic oral and injectable semaglutide in India following regulatory approval, targeting a market projected to exceed $1 billion driven by 100 million diabetics.
Feb 17, 2026
Dr Reddy's Laboratories plans to launch a generic version of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy at 60% below the branded price, pending regulatory approval. The company recently received approval for generic Ozempic.
Feb 17, 2026
Novo Nordisk's investigational dual agonist CagriSema demonstrated superior efficacy to Ozempic in a phase 3 trial for type 2 diabetes patients, while the company faces market share losses to Eli Lilly in the GLP-1 space.
Feb 17, 2026
Novo Nordisk announced on February 4, 2026, that oral semaglutide previously marketed as Rybelsus will be rebranded as oral Ozempic, with availability expected in Q2 2026. The company also filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Hims & Hers over compounded oral semaglutide products.
Feb 16, 2026
Natco Pharma received CDSCO approval to manufacture and launch generic semaglutide injection in India next month for type 2 diabetes treatment, sending shares up over 11% on Monday.
Feb 15, 2026
The FDA will consider revoking safety exemptions for ultra-processed foods including corn syrup, while retatrutide, a triple-receptor weight loss drug, advances through phase three clinical trials without yet receiving regulatory approval.
Feb 14, 2026
Investigation reveals prescription-only weight-loss drugs Mounjaro and Wegovy are easily accessible in India without proper medical oversight, as semaglutide goes off-patent next month with prices expected to drop 70 percent.
Feb 14, 2026
Novo Nordisk confronts rising generic threats to its semaglutide-based drugs while navigating FDA scrutiny and legal challenges. The company advances oral semaglutide into pediatric diabetes care as competitors prepare to launch imitations.
Feb 14, 2026
Multiple Indian drugmakers begin selling generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy following March patent expiration, with prices 50-60% below branded counterparts. The launches signal global pricing shifts as Novo Nordisk faces patent losses across multiple markets.
