Weight Watchers moves into obesity drugs market with purchase of telehealth company

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Weight Watchers acquired a telehealth platform that provides telemedicine appointments with doctors who can prescribe popular medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.

"What this collaboration will allow us to do is to have a member enter a pathway and answer questions to assess [the medications'] appropriateness," Gary Foster, Ph.D., WW's chief scientific officer, told "

"Clinical interventions require better education, access, care management, community and the integration of a complementary lifestyle program for best results," Sistani said. "It is our responsibility, as the trusted leader in weight management, to support those interested in exploring if medications are right for them."

It cannot be given to patients with certain medical conditions, including medullary thyroid cancer, pancreatitis or gallstones.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Ozempic as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes alongside diet and exercise if other medications cannot control blood sugar levels well enough.

 

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How MUCH did the BRIBE them ?

This is nuts! I stopped going to WW bc when I asked for help, due to multiple food allergies, they told me they couldn't help because they weren't dietitians. So, instead of helping people make better food choices, they sell crap processed food and push medication? Insane!

One big pharmaceutical monopoly

Easy to get a doctor to prescribe these meds. But much, much harder to get them. Most insurances don't over it for weight loss and it is over $1,000/month out of pocket.

no wonder diabetic patients can't get their meds

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