Zepbound, FDA and obstructive sleep apnea

The FDA says the shortage of popular weight loss drug Zepbound is over. Here's what that means for patients.
The weight loss medication tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) is no longer in shortage, according to the FDA. Access to cheaper versions could end.
FDA Approves Weight Loss Medication Zepbound to Treat Sleep Apnea
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of the weight loss drug Zepbound, generically known as tirzepatide, to help people treat their obstructive sleep apnea.
FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first prescription medicine for obstructive sleep apnea: the weight-loss drug Zepbound.
Lilly Rises on FDA Approval of Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound for Sleep Apnea
Key Takeaways Eli Lilly's Zepbound has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for adults with sleep apnea and obesity, the drugmaker said after the bell Friday.Trials of the Lilly drug found that it helped reduce the number of breathing disruptions in an average night of sleep.
FDA: Weight loss drug Zepbound, diabetes drug Mounjaro no longer in shortage
Consumers who take copies of the weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro will need to find a new source for these medications.
FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
Zepbound, the new GLP-1 weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co., has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea
Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, can now be used to treat obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity, the FDA said.
FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea
The FDA said studies have shown that by aiding weight loss, Zepbound improves sleep apnea symptoms in some patients.
Sleep Apnea Device Maker Stocks Slide on FDA Ruling for Eli Lilly's Zepbound
Key Takeaways Shares of ResMed and Inspire Medical Systems fell after the FDA approved Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.
This Popular Weight Loss Drug Can Now Be Used To Treat Sleep Apnea
Zepbound is the first medication approved to treat people with obstructive sleep apnea, said Sailly Seymor, director of FDA's division of pulmonology, allergy, and critical care.
FDA Approves Zepbound for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
FDA has approved the first prescription drug, Zepbound, for treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity.
Off-brand versions of Lilly weight loss drug must be pulled off market, could mean higher prices
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Zepbound leads to more weight loss than Wegovy, Eli Lilly says
While both medications showed a significant weight loss benefit, after 72 weeks on treatment, people treated with Zepbound lost 20% of their body weight, compared to people on Wegovy who lost ...
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Zepbound Leads to More Weight Loss Than Wegovy in Head-to-Head Clinical Trial
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Average weight loss on Zepbound
Zepbound helps aid weight loss. Research consistently suggests people with overweight or obesity have more average weight loss on Zepbound than a placebo. The active ingredient in ...
'Mrs. Doubtfire' star down 120 pounds after weight-loss drug makes him feel 'like a normal person'
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