Off-brand versions of GLP-1 weight loss drugs made by compounding pharmacies are often more accessible, but not without risks. by Daniel Gilbert and Teddy Amenabar The pitch is all over social media and irresistible for many people desperate to lose weight: Get an imitation version of pricey, hard-to-find drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro for a fraction ofContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: What to know about cheaper, imitation weight-loss drugs”
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Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Wegovy vs. Ozempic: The truth about new ‘weight-loss’ drugs
Interested in diabetes drugs for weight loss? Eight reasons to think carefully before starting semaglutide injections, also known as Wegovy or Ozempic. by Katie Kerwin McCrimmon, UCHealth If you’re interested in losing weight, perhaps your ears perked up when Jimmy Kimmel cracked a joke during his opening monologue at this year’s Academy Awards. “Everybody looks so great,”Continue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Wegovy vs. Ozempic: The truth about new ‘weight-loss’ drugs”