Ozempic, a drug originally intended for diabetes treatment, has gained significant attention for its use in weight loss. However, medical professionals are urging caution. Jesse Plemons has publicly denied rumors that he used Ozempic for his weight loss journey. Doctors warn that the misuse of Ozempic, now available at high street chemists, can lead to severe health complications, including muscle loss and the need for emergency care. The National Medical Director of NHS England, Stephen Powis, emphasized that Ozempic and Wegovy should be used for treating obesity or diabetes, not as quick fixes for achieving a 'beach body.' Reports indicate that Americans spent over $50 billion on weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy last year, impacting the economy and the food industry. Despite its popularity, there are concerns about scams related to these drugs and their high costs, with both Ozempic and Wegovy costing approximately $1000 per month.
82% of Marketplace prescription drug plans cover Ozempic for diabetes treatment, while just 1% of those plans cover Wegovy — a drug that has the same active ingredient as Ozempic but is approved for weight loss. https://t.co/IEyE9uGDFd https://t.co/uG7oqkBGCU
Ozempic mimics Glucagon like behavior. It means when you take Ozempic, you are not hungry and u cannibalize body protein. All while paying $NVO $1200 a month. You can get the same effect for free by eating just once or twice a day. And save ur vital protein. #OMAD #FatLoss
Both Ozempic and Wegovy currently cost ~$1000 per month and must be taken FOREVER. There are 105 million obese American adults and another 75 million overweight Americans. So, we could either spend $2 trillion per year on weekly injections or maybe move around a little more...
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Last year, Americans spent over $50 billion on weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Their popularity, and their price, are having effects throughout the economy. https://t.co/5ejrE6TdPA
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🚨 THE MISUSE OF OZEMPIC AND WEGOVY IS LIFE-THREATENING National Medical Director of NHS England, Stephen Powis, warns that Ozempic and Wegovy should be used for treating obesity or diabetes, not as quick fixes for achieving a “beach body.” Despite a July 2023 survey showing… https://t.co/X6F2muu4XQ
Scams tied to Ozempic and other new weight-loss drugs are surging. How to protect yourself https://t.co/bMk3uuRoKj
Jesse Plemons is shutting down rumors that he used Ozempic to lose weight. https://t.co/BOquPW1oX9
If young women with little weight to lose end up needing emergency care after injecting Ozempic, imagine what it can do to overweight people. https://t.co/9cUwzAhlJE
With Ozempic now available to buy at high street chemists, doctors are warning weight-loss injections should not be abused in an attempt to get “beach body ready” https://t.co/MqFtIc5y0E
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Jesse Plemons cleared the air about his weight loss. https://t.co/AKAVoSewDQ
Jesse Plemons talks about Ozempic rumors after weight loss journey. https://t.co/sjJWVqXUHv
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