Millions of Britons use GLP-1 weight loss drugs to change how they drink, eat and choose places. For the beverage business, the shift may be to examine the revenue models generated by alcohol. For anyone inclined to view GLP 1 drugs in hospitality as someone else’s concern, the numbers already suggest otherwise. According to KAM, … Read more
The new field of naturopathic medicine may soon face an existential crisis as a key accreditor for these college program titles. Last week, the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity voted 12 to zero against renewing the Council on Natural Medical Education’s recognition due to concerns about student outcomes at member institutions. While … Read more
Photo by David Trunks The New York Times had an interesting article about the consequences of the Olympics being common in India, China and several other countries. The rate reduction in these countries could eventually approach 99 percent. According to the piece, Ozympic sells about $300 for a month’s worth of food in developing countries … Read more
SMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]April 1: In a significant development for India’s mental wellness and holistic healing landscape, Mumbai-based serial entrepreneur and social impact leader Dignath Sharma has co-founded Hypnotherapy Private Limited with Veba Jain – one of India’s leading clinical hypnotherapists, certified and a sub-certified in wellness education. Launched on 22 March 2026, the company … Read more
The head of the NHS has said health bosses are “really worried” as pharmacies across the UK could be “days away” from facing supply issues for everyday medicines. 03:52, 01 April 2026Updated 03:53, 01 April 2026 Britain could be days away from running out of some medicines, says NHS chief (Image: PA) The NHS boss … Read more
Moderate-to-high-quality evidence from umbrella reviews on non-cardiometabolic outcomes supported associations between GLP-1 therapy and risks of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. High-quality evidence indicates a possible protective association between GLP-1 medication and infection-related outcomes, particularly serious infections. Exploratory indications also suggest a possible reduction in the risk of falls, respiratory disease events, and all-cause dementia. A … Read more
Shannon Burrows, pharmacist at Wickstead Pharmacy (Wanganui) and Eliza Pharmacy (Waverley) said the shortages made filling prescriptions difficult and in some cases more expensive. She said patients will find their medications are not available when they arrive and will have to change brands or formulations. “It doesn’t work for everyone and it’s very hard to … Read more
GLP-1 weight loss drug maker Vigoway is promising a “low, predictable monthly price” for patients who use a new subscription program for the drug. The savings add up to $600 a year for Vigovi pills and up to $1,200 a year for Vigovi injections with a 12-month subscription, pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announced Tuesday, March … Read more
Growing up in the Kalispell pharmacy her grandfather owned for 45 years, Kimberly Murray watched the price of drugs balloon as patients increasingly absorbed out-of-pocket costs. She has also seen coverage policies change and evolve to reduce those costs, including when the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit program was launched in 2006. Also known as Medicare … Read more
In a bid to compete with cheaper generics, Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk on Monday announced a 36 percent and 48 percent price cut for its injectable semaglutide brands Ozympic and Vigovi in India, respectively. However, senior executives told Business Standard that the company is not planning a similar move for its oral semaglutide brand, Rebelsos. … Read more