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Upper East Side moms flocking to ‘shady’ clinics for off-brand Ozempic

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Upper East Side moms flocking to ‘shady’ clinics for off-brand Ozempic

The ever-expanding popularity of weight loss injectables has NYC moms clamoring to get their shots — even if it means resorting to “shady” and “unethical” measures.  Ozempic and Wegovy, brand name semaglutides initially designed for people with Type 2 diabetes, have surged in demand due to their controversial effectiveness as weight loss drugs.  And despite … Read more

FDA reports adverse effects of off-brand Ozempic amid ‘shortage’

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FDA reports adverse effects of off-brand Ozempic amid ‘shortage’

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use off-brand weight loss drugs containing semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy. On Wednesday, officials warned about the dangers of drug compounding — which involves mixing or altering ingredients to create medication — after receiving reports of adverse effects after patients used compounded … Read more