Send us a text In this episode of On The Pen: The Weekly Dose , host Dave Knapp dives into the latest updates in obesity medicine, with insightful takes on current treatment breakthroughs, new medication approvals, and tips on navigating healthcare options. This week’s deep dive also touches on emerging trends in GLP-1 therapy and how recent shifts may impact accessibility for patients. Whether you’re just starting your journey or a long-time follower of GLP-1 news, this episode brings you the e...
Nov 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 64
Send us a text Semaglutide News: https://www.onthepen.com/post/select-trial-update-semaglutide-s-cardiovascular-benefits-and-psychiatric-safety-profile-highlighte Viking Therapeutics News: https://www.onthepen.com/post/vk2735-vikingtide AstraZeneca News: https://www.onthepen.com/post/astrazeneca-s-azd5004-a-power-move-in-obesity-medicine ro.co/OTP Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pen Buy Here: https://amzn.to/3Dc66d4 DNF1...
Nov 05, 2024•31 min•Ep. 63
Send us a text Dave brings his analysis of the Q3 Eli Lilly earnings call, and how it relates to the future of access to obesity medicine. Also there is an important clarification on the Zepbound savings card that you should not miss. #Zepbound #Mounjaro #Tirzepatide ro.co/OTP Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pen Buy Here: https://amzn.to/3Dc66d4 DNF10 Peptide Supplement I Use: https://integrativepeptides.com/AFFILITATES/...
Oct 31, 2024•38 min•Ep. 62
Send us a text Lilly Releases 2025 Zepobound Savings Card Details: https://www.onthepen.com/post/breaking-zepbound-savings-card-2025-released-what-you-need-to-know Novo Nordisk Petitions FDA to Add Semaglutide to DDC list: https://www.onthepen.com/post/compound-semaglutide Eli Lilly Petiioned FDA in Augus to add Tirzepatide to DDC list: https://www.onthepen.com/post/compound-tirzepatide Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pe...
Oct 29, 2024•17 min•Ep. 61
Send us a text An article on the news broken by Mr Brunner on compound Tirzepatide: https://www.onthepen.com/post/compound-tirzepatide a4pc.org compounding.com ro.co/OTP Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pen Buy Here: https://amzn.to/3Dc66d4 DNF10 Peptide Supplement I Use: https://integrativepeptides.com/AFFILITATES/OTP USE CODE "OTP10" to save 10%. A small commission is paid back to support On The Pen! MY WORK RELIES ON Y...
Oct 25, 2024•38 min•Ep. 60
Send us a text Lilly Lawsuits: https://www.onthepen.com/post/eli-lilly-zepbound-tirzepatide-lawsuits Catalent Merger: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241020996199/en/Catalent-Issues-Open-Letter-to-Customers-Regarding-Pending-Acquisition-by-Novo-Holdings ro.co/OTP Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pen Buy Here: https://amzn.to/3Dc66d4 DNF10 Peptide Supplement I Use: https://integrativepeptides.com/AFFILITATES/OTP U...
Oct 22, 2024•30 min•Ep. 59
Send us a text OTP legal correspondent Lee (@LeeFitsIn) joins Dave to discuss where we stand in the legal battle over compounded versions of Zepbound and Mounjaro. (Apologies for audio, the interview was a TikTok live recording). 🛒Amazon Affiliate Links (a very small percentage of each sale through these links is commissionable): 💊 DNF-10 Peptide Product Referenced: https://amzn.to/3U9k4Sk 😮💨Ketone Breath Monitor: https://amzn.to/3BGJT5W 🛒 Shop OTP Swaaag: https://www.stickermule.com/onthe...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 58
Send us a text Zepbound Compound News: https://www.onthepen.com/zepbound-news New type two diabetes treatment: https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2024/10/14/ozempic-intestinal-therapy-eliminate-insulin-Type-2-diabetics/6911728911126/ Using GLP-1 to improve workforce participation: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/weight-loss-drugs-nhs-tirzepatide-mounjaro-b2629171.html Sticker Store! https://www.stickermule.com/onthepen Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide f...
Oct 15, 2024•19 min•Ep. 57
Send us a text OTP community member Megan a.k.a. Spoonie Megumi shares her heartbreaking journey to Zepbound. Two of my favorite products on this journey (affiliate links below) Renpho Bodyweight Analyzer: https://Inkd.in/gDtnh6wW Under Desk Walking Pad: https://Inkd.in/gCBthEfR ro.co/OTP Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pen Buy Here: https://amzn.to/3Dc66d4 DNF10 Peptide Supplement I Use: https://integrativepeptides.com/...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 56
Send us a text Semaglutide Patent: https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/novos-patent-litigation-settlement-mylan-could-pave-way-cheaper-ozempic-generics Outsourcing Facilities Association Lawsuit: https://www.reuters.com/legal/compounding-group-sues-fda-removing-lillys-weight-loss-drug-shortage-list-2024-10-07/ Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pen Buy Here: https://amzn.to/3Dc66d4 DNF10 Peptide Supplement I Use: https://in...
Oct 08, 2024•20 min•Ep. 55
Send us a text Dr. Daniel Rosen talks candidly about his approach to slow responders to GLP medications in his bariatric clinic. ro.co/OTP Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pen Buy Here: https://amzn.to/3Dc66d4 DNF10 Peptide Supplement I Use: https://integrativepeptides.com/AFFILITATES/OTP USE CODE "OTP10" to save 10%. A small commission is paid back to support On The Pen! MY WORK RELIES ON YOUR GENEROSITY, WAYS TO SUPPORT...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 54
Send us a text PORT WORKER STRIKE: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/01/port-strike-blockbuster-weight-loss-drug-supply-trade-shutdown.html ZEPBOUND FOR NON-OBESE: https://www.ft.com/content/b2da2ca6-822e-4d42-bee4-e500522531e7 WEIGHT WATCHERS CEO OUT: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-27/weightwatchers-replaces-ceo-sima-sistani-after-stock-plummets?leadSource=uverify%20wall Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pen B...
Oct 02, 2024•19 min•Ep. 53
Send us a text Amy Kane (@AmyInHalf) joins to talk about her rise to GLP stardom, and Dave discusses all the relevant news of the week! Aired live at 9pm central, Thursday 9/26/24. Watch The Video Version: GLP-1 Clapback Queen Amy Kane | OTP Eps 83 https://youtube.com/live/l2GBDMz6Rq8?feature=share ro.co/OTP Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pen Buy Here: https://amzn.to/3Dc66d4 DNF10 Peptide Supplement I Use: https://inte...
Sep 28, 2024•59 min•Ep. 52
Send us a text Metsera MET-097: https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/metseras-long-acting-glp-1-shot-linked-75-weight-loss-36-days-data-sparse Biomed Pharma NA-931: https://www.biomedind.com/NA-931.html Watch the Novo Nordisk Hearings: https://youtube.com/live/bcgIVb3EJsU ro.co/OTP Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide for Friends and Family of Those On The Pen Buy Here: https://amzn.to/3Dc66d4 DNF10 Peptide Supplement I Use: https://integrativepeptides.com/AFFILI...
Sep 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 51
Send us a text We discuss the Eli Lilly letters that are going out to users of compound Tirzepatide. Mimi from the #Retatrutide trial joins! Plus our new segment maintenance minute with Korrie, where Korrie discusses all things weight maintenance! 📺 Watch the Video Version: onthepen.tv 🆕 Discord: https://discord.gg/u4Ea8qqP 🤝 Visit Our Sponsor! Get Connected with Ro Body: https://www.ro.co/otp Report The Shortage: https://www.ro.co/supply-tracker Does your insurance cover GLPs? https://www.ro...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 50
Send us a text Discord: https://discord.gg/QUEp5DBeNew New Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/Ab2ApGdaqRQj1T6c/ Medicare and Ozempic https://qz.com/ozempic-price-cut-medicare-negotiations-1851650680 BCBS Demanding Payments from Off Label Ozempic Prescribers https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-12/off-label-ozempic-prescriptions-spark-1-million-demand-from-insurer Visit Our Sponsor! Get Connected with Ro Body: https://www.ro.co/otp Report The Shortage: https://www.ro.co/s...
Sep 17, 2024•17 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text Zealand News: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/09/2943004/0/en/Zealand-Pharma-announces-positive-topline-results-from-13-week-Phase-1b-multiple-ascending-dose-clinical-trial-with-GLP-1-GLP-2-receptor-dual-agonist-dapiglutide.html Roche News: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-09/roche-falls-as-side-effects-data-for-obesity-drug-raises-concern Tern News: https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/terns-oral-glp-1-shows-5-weight-loss-1-month-highest-dose ro...
Sep 10, 2024•26 min•Ep. 48
Send us a text Dr. Spencer Nadolsky has announced his departure from Weight Watchers and joins Dave live for a chat about Zepbound GLP1 meds and Obesity medicine. #WW #WeightWatchers #DrSpencer Visit Our Sponsor! Get Connected with Ro Body: https://www.ro.co/otp Report The Shortage: https://www.ro.co/supply-tracker Does your insurance cover GLPs? https://www.ro.com/checker VOTE!! https://www.iowapodcastawards.com/vote ro.co/OTP Support the show Our Book Has Been Released! Decoding GLP-1: A Guide...
Sep 06, 2024•44 min•Ep. 47
Send us a text Watch On The Pen Live: onthepen.tv GLP-1 News: onthepen.com SPONSOR: Ro.Co/OTP SHOW NOTES WEGOVY REDUCES COVID DEATHS https://www.wjbf.com/news/popular-weight-loss-drug-reduced-risk-of-covid-deaths-in-new-study/ WEGOVY REDUCES HEART DISEASE RISK BY 20% https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01498-3/fulltext OZEMPIC SHORTAGE TO LAST THROUGH 2024 https://www.biospace.com/business/novos-ozempic-to-remain-in-shortage-into-q4-as-supply-woes-continue Support ...
Sep 03, 2024•22 min•Ep. 46
Send us a text Christopher and Laraine Durham of @TheDownsized join Dave to discuss the Zepbound vials arrival and the changes to the Zepbound savings card! Visit Our Sponsor! Get Connected with Ro Body: https://www.ro.co/otp Report The Shortage: https://www.ro.co/supply-tracker Does your insurance cover GLPs? https://www.ro.com/checker VOTE!! https://www.iowapodcastawards.com/vote WAYS TO SUPPORT: Venmo: OnThePen Ca$h App: ManOnMounjaro BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDocQ-4I...
Aug 30, 2024•59 min•Ep. 45
Send us a text RO TOOLS TO HELP YOU: Ro Body: ro.co/otp #ReportTheShortage - ro.co/supply-tracker #OptInForObesity - See if you're covered ro.co/checker Madison Muller Article on Zepbound Vial Pricing: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-27/eli-lilly-is-now-selling-zepbound-weight-loss-drug-at-50-discount?srnd=undefined Search Zepbound Pricing: https://www.goodrx.com/zepbound/what-is Empoloyer Form Letter to Add Obesity Coverage: https://www.onthepen.com/post/optinforobesity-how-peti...
Aug 27, 2024•17 min•Ep. 44
Send us a text VOTE FOR THE WEEKLY DOSE PODCAST! CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: RO.CO/OTP Semaglutide in Parkinsons and Opiod Abuse https://www.wired.com/story/the-benefits-of-ozempic-are-multiplying/? How Roche Passed on Orforglipron https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/multinational-companies/how-roche-passed-on-a-potential-14bn-a-year-weight-loss-pill/86877239?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1doDlsWIFXuUJYA9Kz75D9VvzZycgqm2kVbVPuWWFgOP0tvOVNvIWluVY_aem_GDMhnl8sQEVePWYy0XdheQ Roche's Obesity Pipeline https://www.o...
Aug 19, 2024•21 min•Ep. 43
Send us a text # ReleaseTheVials https://www.onthepen.com/post/eli-lilly-to-releasethevials-of-zepbound Eli Lilly has released single-dose vials for ZepBound to stabilize higher dose supplies and removed all Mounjaro and ZepBound doses from the FDA shortage list, though tirzepatide remains in shortage. Novo Nordisk is seeking FDA approval for Icosema, a combination of insulin and semaglutide, with a favorable safety profile. Lilly Sends Tirzepatide Compound Cease and Desist Letters https://www.o...
Aug 13, 2024•21 min•Ep. 42
Send us a text Fortune interview: https://fortune.com/2024/08/02/eli-lilly-mounjaro-zepbound-weight-loss-ceo-alzheimers-drug/ Tirzepatide shortages (viral tiktok video with 199,000+ views): https://www.onthepen.com/post/zepbound-and-mounjaro-shortages-are-over-what-this-means-for-compounds https://cdernextgenportal.fda.gov/publicportal/s/dsm-submission https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-says-all-doses-lillys-weight-loss-diabetes-drug-now-available-2024-08-02/ http...
Aug 06, 2024•19 min•Ep. 41
Send us a text Book Email Alerts: https://www.onthepen.com/glp1-book Altimmune https://ir.altimmune.com/news-releases/news-release-details/altimmune-announces-publication-clinical-study-pemvidutide Novo Nordisk Expansion: https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/amid-wegovy-and-ozempic-boom-novo-eyes-new-facility-200-acre-land-buy-denmark Novo Nordisk Fire: https://www.thelocal.dk/20240724/danish-emergency-services-put-out-minor-fire-at-novo-nordisk Novo Nordisk EU Wegovy: EU agreed to label expansio...
Jul 30, 2024•21 min•Ep. 40
Send us a text On The GLP-1 Pen Book Alerts: https://onthepen.com/emails Gan & Lee (China) https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gan--lee-pharmaceuticals-bi-weekly-twice-a-month-glp-1-receptor-agonist-gzr18-injection-achieved-17-29-weight-loss-at-30-weeks-in-a-phase-iib-clinical-trial-302202575.html Mazdutide (China): https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/innovent-bags-another-phase-3-win-next-gen-lilly-glp-1-drug China: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/eli-lill...
Jul 22, 2024•17 min•Ep. 39
Send us a text PBM reform in Illinois (tiktok video) https://x.com/ManOnMounjaro/status/1812833885375332394 FTC on PBM https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/pharmacy-benefit-managers-staff-report.pdf https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/07/ftc-releases-interim-staff-report-prescription-drug-middlemen FDA and social media (tiktok video) https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/drug-device-online-misinformation-gets-fda-look-after-10-years Patient weight-los...
Jul 15, 2024•22 min•Ep. 38
Send us a text Dave chats with world renowned obesity expert who consults for the likes of Novo Nordisk! Beverly Tchang, MD is a triple board-certified physician with a focus on obesity medicine. Since 2018, she has been treating patients and training professionals in endocrinology and obesity. Her nationally recognized expertise has led her to extend her knowledge and experience as an advisor to companies, entrepreneurs, and investors who want to learn about modern weight management. BeverlyTch...
Jul 13, 2024•41 min•Ep. 37
Send us a text Ozempic reduces cancer risk: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-05/ozempic-may-lower-risk-of-obesity-related-cancers-study-finds Semaglutide correlated with blindness (tiktok video): https://www.statnews.com/2024/07/03/ozempic-wegovy-naion-vision-loss-study 15-years as type-2 diabetic results in a 78% chance of have some degree of retinal eye damage https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/closer-look-diabeti c-retinopathy Update to Mounjaro/ZepBound FDA shortage on 7/2/2024 (t...
Jul 08, 2024•15 min•Ep. 24
Send us a text Get OTP Emails: https://www.onthepen.com/emails Eli Lilly Eli Lilly sent cease and desist letters to providers of research grade GLP-1s Exclusive news from onthepen.com that has not been covered by any other source https://www.onthepen.com/post/generic-versions-of-zepbound-how-recent-news-affects-their-future Him & Hers: Him & Hers giving GLP medications without consulting with a doctor https://hntrbrk.com/hims/ Price for generic liraglutide/Victoza (multiple tiktok videos...
Jul 02, 2024•20 min•Ep. 23
