Why cheap copycat Ozempic is still everywhere

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Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic.

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Injection pens of Victoza and Wegovy.

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Kylie Jenner at the Met Gala in May 2024.

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Children with high BMIs should not use obesity medications like WeGovy, US doctors warn

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Wegovy injection pens.

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