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The problem with taking Ozempic - when you don’t need it

Since its emergence in the past year, Ozempic has been hailed as a wonder drug for those with lif...

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17.00 6 Aug 2024


The problem with taking Ozempic - when you don’t need it


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Since its emergence in the past year, Ozempic has been hailed as a wonder drug for those with life threatening obesity.

But, there has been huge demand for the drug from those with non-life-threatening weight issues.

Joining Kieran to discuss the implications of the non-legitimate use of Ozempic is Dr Michael Crotty, a  GP who specialises in obesity medicine.


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