Federal officials are targeting the blockbuster drugs as part of their ongoing initiative to lower drug costs.

Ozempic and similar drugs are advertised all over the place, from television ads, public transit, audio streaming platforms and of course social media. Ozempic is a brand name semaglutide, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.

In one corner, we’ve got Mounjaro, and in the other, Ozempic. They’re both once-a-week injectable drugs designed to help patients with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar.

Researchers from Canada reviewed the results of 26 trials to determine which of the weight loss jabs are the most effective for obese adults who do not have diabetes.

The use of GLP-1 drugs sparked the term "Ozempic shaming" to describe the negative perceptions faced by those who choose medical interventions for weight management. Some critics argue that using the drugs is akin to "taking a shortcut," overlooking the complex factors that contribute to obesity.

The round is one of Europe’s largest-ever biotech VC deals, signalling investor appetite for the booming weight loss market.

GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss involve all kinds of side effects—good and not-so-good—that may or may not strike the average user. (Reminder that there are many of these meds now. GLP-1s currently used for weight loss—although not all are expressly approved for this purpose—include Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide),

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