Dangers of Short Cuts for Weight Loss

Science & Medicine

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 8 minutes

Last year, the FDA declared Ozempic and Wegovy in shortage, a designation that allows specialized pharmacies to mix up their own, cheaper versions of the weight loss drugs, putting these medications into the hands of patients who often don’t know their original source and pedigree.

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