Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.

The Biden administration said Medicare will negotiate discounts with drug companies on 15 drugs prescribed to treat cancer, diabetes and asthma.

About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent increase from 2023, according to a Globe analysis of insurance claims data.

Fact checked by Stella Osoba Weight loss drugs are considered an effective way to slim down. While there are health risks, plenty of users claim they make shedding pounds much easier. Unfortunately, these prescription medicines can cost as much as $1,

The government is expected to pay lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy starting in 2027. The Trump administration will decide whether to expand coverage for millions of Americans.

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have had a transformative effect for those struggling with weight loss. Many celebrities have joined the ranks of those who swear by the medication, including Josh Gad,

Josh Gad is the latest celebrity to talk about using a weight loss medication—and while his experience has been positive, he does have some doubts about his transformation. “I’m on a GLP-1...this is the first time I’ve opened up about this,

Josh Gad is opening up about the weight loss success he's had with GLP-1 medication - and sharing some of the conflicted feelings he's had along the way. "I'm on a GLP-1 … this is the first time I've opened up about this,