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Send us a text 1.7 mg of Wegovy is no longer in shortage: Semaglutide: FDA website updated to show 1.7 mg of Wegovy is no longer in shortage Link: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/drugshortages/dsp_ActiveIngredientDetails.cfm?AI=Semaglutide%20Injection&st=c GNC introduces special section for GLP-1 users: GNC will have special section for GLP-1 users that will concentrate on four areas: GI Health, Retaining Lean muscle mass, Bone health, Nutritional support Link: https://www.gnc.com/learn/newsroom/gnc-semaglutide-support-program.html Identified upper dose values in tirzepatide high-dose trial 20 mg and 25 mg Primary Completion in this trial is 12/24/2024 (Merry Christmas) with final completion September 30, 2025 Link: https://www.onthepen.com/post/higher-doses-of-zepbound-and-mounjaro-being-tested US Senator Bernie Sanders investigating the price of Wegovy/Ozempic Ozempic costs $936 per month, while Wegovy costs $1,350 Ozempic costs $155 in Canada, and cost $59 in Germany. This dramatic difference in cost has led to concerns about the accessibility and affordability of these drugs for American patients. With the cardiovascular disease indication, millions of additional medicare patients are eligible for taking Wegovy which means billions at the current prices Link: https://www.onthepen.com/post/the-price-of-health-bernie-sanders-investigates-ozempic-and-wegovy Link: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/a-new-use-for-wegovy-opens-the-door-to-medicare-coverage-for-millions-of-people-with-obesity/ Germany is promoting their pharmaceuticals industry: tax breaks, and speeding up clinical trials Eli Lilly is investing 2.3 Billion Euros to build a glp-1 manufacturing plant in Germany: Link: https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/scholz-promises-support-pharma-sector-101833297.html Lexaria begins phase 1 trial: Lexaria (stock symbol: LEXX) will test their technology to improve stomach absorption of Rybelsus in phase 1 trial (i.e. wouldn't need large 25/50 mg doses if absorption was better). They are also testing under tongue (sublingual) absorption of Rybelsus in another phase 1 trial Link: https://ir.lexariabioscience.com/news-events/ Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pen Buy Here: https://amzn.to/3Dc66d4 DNF10 Peptide Supplement I Use: https://integrativepeptides.com/AFFILITATES/OTP USE CODE "OTP10" to save 10%. A small commission is paid back to support On The Pen! MY WORK RELIES ON YOUR GENEROSITY, WAYS TO SUPPORT: Venmo: OnThePen Ca$h App: ManOnMounjaro BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDocQ-4IhVS3ihy_dW7nSKw/join 👉 My Amazon Affiliate Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/manonthemounjaroonthepen MORE COMMUNITY! 📺 Watch Our Weekly Live Show: onthepen.tv 🆕 Discord: https://discord.gg/u4Ea8qqP 🤝 Visit Our Sponsor! GLP-1 Ro Body Plan: https://www.ro.co/otp Report The Shortage: https://www.ro.co/supply-tracker Does your insurance cover GLPs? https://www.ro.com/checker 📲 Contact Me: dave@onthepen.com Thank you for tuning in! If you found this content valuable, make sure to like, share, and subscribe to my youtube channel for more updates on GLP-1, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.