Prescriptions for semaglutide jumped 150% in the past year, with an 80% increase in prescriptions written per provider, new data suggests. Among more than 350,000 prescribers in the national DrFirst network between December 2022 and June 2023, prescriptions for the Wegovy weight loss formulation increased sixfold while those for Ozempic, the lower dose version to …
NOTICE For many Australians, going to the doctor has become time-consuming and expensive. We’ve seen a decrease in the number of medical centers offering bulk billing and an increase in online prescription services, which provide a very convenient alternative for those of us who are too busy to take the time. I developed a urinary …
Dr Julie Stroud As a physician, the last thing I want is for a patient to make decisions about their health and well-being based on the cost of care and medications rather than their actual health care needs. We are currently experiencing a critical time for the more than 250,000 people in Montana who rely …
Medicine By Marc Lallanilla Published October 13, 2023, 11:58 a.m. ET If you’re American, you’re probably taking drugs or soon will be. A new study finds that people born today in the United States will spend about half their lives taking prescription drugs. And for women, that figure is closer to 60% of their lifetime. …