Why cheap copycat Ozempic is still everywhere

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A Shein Activation in England earlier this year. The fast-fashion brand is pronounced "SHE-in."

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5 new weight-loss drugs to watch in the fight for the next Ozempic

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The race is on to make a weight-loss pill that is as effective as injectables like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound.

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A doctor shares how his patients are trying to afford weight-loss drugs — and what happens if they can't

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Patients who can't afford weight loss injections might cycle on and off the medications, reducing effectiveness, or turn to cheaper online versions that can be riskier.

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Tara Rothenhoefer has been taking tirzepatide for more than four years, and only in the past six months has she felt secure in having an affordable supply.

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Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic.

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Injection pens of Victoza and Wegovy.

Cheap copycat Ozempic sounds too good to be true. It is, a scientist found.

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Online versions of weight-loss drugs are often scams or pose a serious risk of contamination or overdose, new research suggests.

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Celebrities can't lose weight without people speculating they're on Ozempic. Here's who's addressed rumors — as Kylie Jenner denies using it.

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Kylie Jenner at the Met Gala in May 2024.

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