News|Articles|January 1, 2025

2024’s Biggest Weight Loss Drug Stories

Author(s)Mike Hollan

GLP-1s continue to dominate the market, but can pharma keep up with the demand?

The Weight-Loss Gold Rush: Legal and Regulatory Implications

Jim Shehan, chair of the FDA Regulatory practice, Lowenstein Sandler, discusses how the FDA and other regulators likely to respond to the increased public interest and potential off-label use of GLP-1 drugs, what needs to be done for GLP-1s to be covered, advice for investors and financiers considering entering the weight-loss medication market and more.

Beyond GLP-1s: Q&A with Sandeep Makkar

The global president of endomechanical and energy for Johnson & Johnson MedTech discusses the need for multidisciplinary care when treating obesity.

Counterfeit Weight Loss Drugs & Potential Health Risks

In this part of their Pharmaceutical Executive video interview, UpScriptHealth's Peter Ax, Founder and CEO, and George Jones, Chief Operations Officer, discuss the issue of counterfeit weight loss drugs, and the potential health risks associated with them.

The Future of Obesity Pharmacology: Bridging Evidence Gaps with a New Model for Clinical Registries

The challenges in obesity research are significant, but the opportunities for innovation are equally profound.

Experts Weigh-In on Compounded GLP-1/Semaglutide Solution

Industry experts comment on the increasing popularity of compounded medications, particularly GLP-1s, due to drug shortages and the desire for personalized treatments.

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