Ozempic helps people lose weight. But who should be able to use it?

  • Written by: Natasha Yates, Assistant Professor, General Practice, Bond University
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Semaglutide, sold in the forms of Ozempic and Wegovy, shot into public consciousness as an effective weight-loss medication last year, thanks to spruiking from social media influencers and people such as Elon Musk.

The unexpected increased in demand for the drug for weight loss has caused a world-wide shortage. Producing the drug...

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