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GLP-1s such as Ozempic have successfully treated Type 2 diabetes and promoted weight loss. Now, participants in a Providence pilot program say the medication has curbed their cravings for alcohol and illicit drugs. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Aug 12, 2026

MD advocates push politicians to further limit drug prices, as done with Ozempic

Healthcare advocates are urging politicians to help the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board limit prices for more than two dozen pharmaceuticals. 

Members of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board approve a plan May 18, 2026, to limit how much state and local governments can spend on Ozempic. (Photo by Danielle J. Brown/Maryland Matters)
May 19, 2026

MD board votes to cap how much governments spend on Ozempic

State officials determined that Ozempic is unaffordable for Marylanders and voted to limit how much state and local governments will pay for it on state health plans.

Todd Engel, left, is suing Ozempic drug manufacturer Nova Nordisk after he went blind after taking the drug. (Photo courtesy Todd Engel)
Apr 28, 2025

MD man sues Novo Nordisk, alleging Ozempic made him blind

A Howard County man is suing Novo Nordisk, alleging Ozempic caused him to go blind after using the drug to treat diabetes.

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GLP-1s such as Ozempic have successfully treated Type 2 diabetes and promoted weight loss. Now, participants in a Providence pilot program say the medication has curbed their cravings for alcohol and illicit drugs. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)

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