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Govt Cautions Pharma Cos on Surrogate Ads for GLP-1 Drugs
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Govt Cautions Pharma Cos on Surrogate Ads for GLP-1 Drugs

The Indian government has issued a strict advisory cautioning pharmaceutical companies against surrogate advertising to promote GLP-1 drugs, amid fears of consumer misuse. Signed by Drugs Controller General Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi on March 10, the note prohibits all direct or indirect promotions on any platform. This comes as Ozempic and Wegovy patents near expiry, potentially flooding the market with generics.

Shotlee··6 min read
Sex-Specific GLP-1 Brain Atlas Reveals Drug Impact Differences
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Sex-Specific GLP-1 Brain Atlas Reveals Drug Impact Differences

A new peer-reviewed study from Mount Sinai researchers has created the first sex-specific atlas of GLP-1 expression in the mouse brain, revealing dramatic differences between males and females. These insights into drugs like semaglutide and liraglutide could reshape treatments for obesity, diabetes, and even psychiatric disorders. Key hindbrain and olfactory bulb variations highlight why GLP-1 effects on appetite and weight loss differ by sex.

Shotlee··5 min read