Healthy Returns: Medicaid cuts in Trump’s megabill may affect some drugmakers more than others

Healthy Returns: Medicaid cuts in Trump’s megabill may affect some drugmakers more than others

U.S. President Donald Trump presents a sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” after he signed it, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care … Read more

Healthy Returns: New weight loss drug data show Eli Lilly is gaining ground

Healthy Returns: New weight loss drug data show Eli Lilly is gaining ground

A sign with the company logo sits outside of the headquarters of Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 17, 2024. Scott Olson | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Competition in … Read more

Novo Nordisk ends deal with Hims & Hers over sales of Wegovy copycats; HIMS drops 20%

Novo Nordisk ends deal with Hims & Hers over sales of Wegovy copycats; HIMS drops 20%

The “Wegovy” brand slimming syringe is sold in the Achat pharmacy in Mitte. The “Wegovy” slimming syringe has been available in Germany for a year. Jens Kalaene | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Novo Nordisk on Monday said it is ending its collaboration with Hims & Hers due to concerns about the telehealth company’s sales … Read more

Healthy Returns: Ozempic, Wegovy linked to rare cases of serious eye condition

Healthy Returns: Ozempic, Wegovy linked to rare cases of serious eye condition

Weight loss syringes of the brands “Wegovy”, “Ozempic” are sold at In der Achat Apotheke in Mitte, Germany. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Novo … Read more

Cigna announces new deal for copay caps on Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk weight loss drugs

Cigna announces new deal for copay caps on Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk weight loss drugs

Wegovy injection pens arranged in Waterbury, Vermont, US, on Monday, April 28, 2025. Shelby Knowles | Bloomberg | Getty Images Only half of health insurer Cigna‘s clients currently cover the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound because of their high costs. But the company’s pharmacy benefits unit Evernorth has reached a deal with … Read more

Novo Nordisk is betting on a CEO shakeup to regain its weight loss drug edge over Eli Lilly

Novo Nordisk is betting on a CEO shakeup to regain its weight loss drug edge over Eli Lilly

A view of the logo of Novo Nordisk at the company’s office in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, March 8, 2024.  Tom Little | Reuters Novo Nordisk is banking on fresh leadership to help it reclaim the crown in the booming weight loss drug market. The Danish drugmaker on Friday abruptly announced that … Read more

Healthy Returns: Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy deal with CVS won’t derail Eli Lilly’s obesity market dominance

Healthy Returns: Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy deal with CVS won’t derail Eli Lilly’s obesity market dominance

A combination image shows an injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, and boxes of Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk. Hollie Adams | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Despite … Read more

Hims & Hers brings former Amazon executive into C-suite

Hims & Hers brings former Amazon executive into C-suite

Bringing nearly 20 years of global experience at Amazon, Nader Kabbani is joining the executive leadership team to help the company further innovate on the delivery of affordable, seamless personalized care in the U.S. and globally. Courtesy: Hims & Hers Hims & Hers Health on Monday announced Nader Kabbani, a former Amazon executive who helped … Read more

CVS to boost access to Novo Nordisk’s weight loss treatment Wegovy for patients on its drug plans

CVS to boost access to Novo Nordisk’s weight loss treatment Wegovy for patients on its drug plans

The “Wegovy” brand slimming syringe is sold in the Achat pharmacy in Mitte. The “Wegovy” slimming syringe has been available in Germany for a year. Jens Kalaene | Picture Alliance | Getty Images CVS Health on Thursday said it will significantly expand access to the blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy for patients covered by its … Read more

Novo Nordisk opens weight loss drug Wegovy to telehealth; Hims & Hers shares rocket 30%

Novo Nordisk opens weight loss drug Wegovy to telehealth; Hims & Hers shares rocket 30%

The “Wegovy” brand slimming syringe is sold in the Achat pharmacy in Mitte. The “Wegovy” slimming syringe has been available in Germany for a year. Jens Kalaene | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Novo Nordisk on Tuesday said it will offer its weight loss drug Wegovy through telehealth providers Hims & Hers Health, Ro and … Read more