Mounjaro is hot news, for good reason
I recently conducted a very informal survey with our staff here at IsraelPharm and asked them a simple question: what healthcare subject are our customers most interested in? 8 out of 10 responded quickly and unequivocally: losing weight, and the medications that can help. What was once a peripheral sideshow of healthcare has become one […]
Expert opinion: Considering Ozempic for weight loss isn’t reckless
In my role as the senior pharmacist here at IsraelPharm, I ensure that we always provide information and respond to questions with evidence-based answers, backed by personal experience and knowledge. Unfortunately, when the internet (namely social media) is our main source of input, we are often confronted with opinions and feedback that contradict medical facts. […]
A balanced approach to treating Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be the leading cause of death among adults in America, not only because of its direct effect on the heart (through heart attacks or congestive heart failure) but also because of stroke and renal failure. At the same time, […]
Not all body fat is bad
For most people, when they hear the word “fat,” it immediately brings up negative emotions. But the truth of the matter is that not all body fat is bad! In modern times, the Western idea of the ideal body shape is generally considered tall, slim, and fit. This image has been perpetuated in the media […]
If it brings such great benefits, why do people stop taking Ozempic?
A natural question has arisen. “If they have such great benefits and are so popular, why do people stop taking Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy?” Ozempic and Mounjaro are considered “wonder drugs” out of all the treatments for type 2 diabetes, which have brought significant benefits to millions of people worldwide who develop type 2 diabetes and caused […]
Why is Ozempic so expensive?
There is a widely-held public view that drug companies and pharmacies in the US gouge the public relentlessly without care for the public good or ethics. From that perspective, the complaint is that the only thing that matters to the companies is their bank balances. One of the unfortunate targets of this prevailing thinking is […]
Good News about Semaglutide Side Effects
Examining the STEP 1 (Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People) trials for weight loss provides answers to many questions about this trending subject. With many companies in the pharmaceutical industry bustling to secure their place in what may well become a prominent drug market segment, understanding these trials becomes vital. The STEP 1 trials […]
Metformin is getting good results when prescribed for weight loss
Metformin has been regularly prescribed as a first-line oral medication for type 2 diabetes, primarily for people who are overweight. Usually, a doctor will prescribe it when diet and exercise have failed to control a patient’s blood sugar, but the sugar levels don’t yet require more active intervention like injections. Sometimes, it is also used […]
What are the side effects of semaglutide in Ozempic and Wegovy?
Semaglutide is one of the ‘wonder drugs’ that revolutionized the treatment of adults suffering from type 2 diabetes and then went on to become a popular option for patients looking to lose weight. Like all drugs, there can be risk factors that result in side effects of semaglutide. Semaglutide belongs to a class of drugs […]
News coming out of November’s ObesityWeek
The opening week of November saw a flood of news at ObesityWeek regarding progress that has been made in the fight against obesity. Some of the discussions concerned social and economic changes that the gathering of specialists in this area is calling for, and many more items dealt with progress that has been made, and […]
