FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients
Ozempic, the blockbuster GLP-1 drug that was originally approved to treat type 2 diabetes, has now also been approved by the ...
FDA OK's Ozempic to protect kidneys in type 2 diabetes patients
A popular diabetes drug just got a major new approval—and it could be a game-changer for millions of Americans at risk for ...
FDA approves Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic for chronic kidney disease, expanding use in U.S.
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FDA expands Ozempic to treat kidney disease in people with diabetes
The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Ozempic for adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The drug is now indicated specifically to treat kidney failure, ...
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FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients
Ozempic, the blockbuster GLP-1 drug that was originally ... about 5% in adults with both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, the company said in a news release. Chronic kidney disease ...