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Ozempic – is Novo Nordisk’s diabetes and weight loss drug a miracle or a menace? – WHEB, part of Foresight Group

The public reaction to Ozempic has been frenzied. Videos on TikTok tagged with #Ozempic have nearly 900 million views. Entertainment press is rife with rumours about which celebs are on the 'miracle weight loss drug'. It was even used as a punchline by Jimmy Kimmel at this year’s Oscars.

Posted on May 24, 2023

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... Many believe that obese patients should be treated through education, diet, and lifestyle choices. The use of weight loss drugs can be controversial, mainly because patients may become permanently dependent on them to keep the pounds off.

Despite the controversy, it is WHEB, part of Foresight Group's view that semaglutide has the potential for ground-breaking positive impact on public health.

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