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☆ Airlines want you to lose weight. Ozempic could save them millions.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Kylie Kirschner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Airlines are consistently looking for ways to reduce plane weight to increase fuel efficiency. The rise in popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could benefit airlines. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe recent boom of Ozempic, Wegovy, and other buzzy weight-loss drugs could do more than just help people lose weight — it could help the airline industry save money on fuel. Insider reported in 2021 that the average weight of passengers had increased — American Airlines told Insider at the time that their average passenger was eight pounds heavier, at 182 pounds in summer and 187 pounds in winter. Both American and Southwest Airlines previously told Insider that they use data from the CDC to calculate passenger weight.

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☆ Airlines might be quietly loving the Ozempic craze. The drugs could save United $80 million a year if each passenger dropped 10 pounds, one analyst estimated.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Kylie Kirschner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The rise in popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could benefit airlines. One analyst estimated United would save $80 million a year if every passenger lost 10 pounds. AdvertisementAdvertisementUsing United Airlines as a model, Kahyaoglu estimated that if each passenger weighed 10 pounds less on average, the weight savings would equal around 1,790 pounds per flight. Insider reported in 2021 that the average weight of passengers had increased — American Airlines told Insider at the time that their average passenger was eight pounds heavier, at 182 pounds in summer and 187 pounds in winter. Both American and Southwest Airlines previously told Insider that they use data from the CDC to calculate passenger weight.

☆ European drugs regulator to review Wegovy, Ozempic following reports of suicidal thoughts
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Anmar Frangoul | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The European Medicines Agency said Monday it would undertake a review into a number of drugs used to treat obesity and diabetes after it was reported some patients experienced thoughts of suicide or self-harm. "The review is being carried out in the context of a signal procedure raised by the Icelandic Medicines Agency following three case reports," the EMA said. The EMA said the case reports "included 2 cases of suicidal thoughts, one following the use of Saxenda and one after Ozempic. "The semaglutide-containing medicine Wegovy and the liraglutide-containing medicine Saxenda are authorised for weight loss, together with diet and physical activity," the EMA said. "Suicidal behaviour is not currently listed as a side effect in the EU product information of these medicines," the EMA said.

Organizations: Novo Nordisk, European Medicines Agency, Icelandic Medicines Agency, Saxenda Locations: Danish

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