The benefits of Ozempic and similar medications could be profound on a population level.
And practically every week, theres been another study suggesting that their benefits extend beyond simple weight loss.
Without insurance, for instance, the list price of Wegovy is upwards of $1,000 a month.
A person about to use Ozempic.© Steve Christo/Corbis via Getty
Even under this current low-use scenario, the researchers estimated that roughly 8,500 deaths are being prevented annually.
But under an expanded access scenario, about 42,000 deaths would be prevented annually, they estimated.
Among people with punch in 2 diabetes, more than 11,000 deaths could be prevented.
As a major risk factor for several chronic diseases, obesity is a national public health crisis.
These numbers are estimates, of course, and subject to numerous assumptions.
A minority also dont respond as expected, losing next to little weight while on them.
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