A rumor that pharmaceutical companies behind popular weight-loss and diabetes medications like Ozempic faced lawsuits totaling more than $2 billion circulated online in August 2025.  Claims of lawsuits against Ozempic and similar drugs are indeed true.

Wegovy is now the second medicine approved in the U.S. for a disease that affects millions. Novo Nordisk has several other factors working in its favor, including strong results and a solid pipeline.

The pharma giant has almost doubled the size of its workforce over the last five years but is now looking to tighten cost controls amid challenges in the obesity-drug market.

Novo said cash-paying Americans can now buy Ozempic for $499 per month through various channels including its official website.

Over 1,800 lawsuits claim Ozempic caused stomach paralysis, vision loss, and more. Read what’s next in the legal fight.

Some women are complaining of 'Ozempic vulva' and GLP-1 medications can causes changes to women's private parts.