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May 17, 2025 6 mins
# Wegovy's Weight Loss Revolution: Market Disruption, Access Challenges, and Health Impacts

Join host Alexandra Reeves as she explores the multifaceted story behind Wegovy, the groundbreaking weight-loss medication reshaping healthcare and society. This episode delves into the dramatic corporate changes at Novo Nordisk, including CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen's unexpected departure amid market challenges and fierce competition from Eli Lilly's more effective Zepbound. Learn about Wegovy's proven cardiovascular benefits, the accessibility crisis as costs exceed $1,000 monthly for many patients, and California's controversial proposal to end coverage for low-income residents. Discover how telehealth partnerships are creating new access pathways and Novo Nordisk's potential game-changing oral version under FDA review. Beyond business and policy, hear the human stories of transformation and struggle as patients navigate this revolutionary treatment option. A comprehensive analysis of how one medication is changing lives, challenging healthcare systems, and redefining our approach to obesity and chronic disease.
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