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When supplies resume, should governments subsidise drugs like Ozempic for weight loss? We asked 5 experts

  • Written by: Fron Jackson-Webb, Deputy Editor and Senior Health Editor
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Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know about them? This month, The Conversation’s experts explore their rise, impact and potential consequences.

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