Some pharmacies are offering different versions of weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. What's in them and are they safe?
The high price of Ozempic is pushing many to unregulated, copycat drugs for weight loss
Some pharmacies are offering different versions of weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. What's in them and are they safe?
| Date: | Mar. 19, 2023 5:00 AM ET |
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The high price of Ozempic is pushing many to unregulated, copycat drugs for weight loss
Some pharmacies are offering different versions of weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. What's in them and are they safe?
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