FDA, Zepbound and Tirzepatide

FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug Zepbound on Dec. 27 to treat sleep apnea, a common but potentially serious sleep-related breathing disorder, making it the first medication for certain patients with the condition.
The shortage of popular weight loss drug tirzepatide is over, FDA says. Patients could see higher costs as a result.
The weight loss medication tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) is no longer in shortage, according to the FDA. Access to cheaper versions could end.
FDA confirms shortage of weight loss drug tirzepatide is over, gives compounders a grace period
The FDA on Thursday confirmed that a shortage of Eli Lilly’s obesity drug tirzepatide has been resolved, a move that will put a stop to companies making cheaper copies.
Weight Loss Drug Tirzepatide Now Approved for Sleep Apnea in Adults With Obesity
The approval was based on the results of the SURMOUNT-OSA trial, which found patients had fewer breathing disruptions.
FDA approves Zepbound for sleep apnea in obese adults
Zepbound, a drug approved by the FDA, has been shown to reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea in obese adults, although it is not a cure and requires weight loss to be maintained over time.
FDA approves new drug for sleep apnea
The drug is known as Zepbound and is the same as the chemical drug Tirzepatide. "See To Believe uncovers the forgotten, mind-blowing facts that will leave you questioning everything. Follow wild stories of mysterious creatures,
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