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But between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30 this year, at least 2,941 Americans reported overdose exposures to semaglutide, according to a recent report from America's Poison Centers

But between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30 this year, at least 2,941 Americans reported overdose exposures

Poison control centers across the United States say they are seeing a steep increase in calls related to semaglutide, found under the brand names Ozempic or Wegovy and hailed for its weight-loss benefits, most conspicuously among celebrities. Oprah Winfrey recently said she uses weight-loss medication and lauded "the fact that theres a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime." She said it felt "like a gift."

Poison control centers across the United States say they are seeing a steep increase in calls related to semaglutide, found under the brand names Ozempic or Wegovy and hailed for its weight-loss benefits, most conspicuously among celebrities. Oprah Winfrey recently said she uses weight-loss medication and lauded "the fact that theres a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime." She said it felt "like a gift."

Poison control centers across the United States say they are seeing a steep increase in calls related to semaglutide, found under the brand names Ozempic or Wegovy and hailed for its weight-loss benefits, most conspicuously among celebrities. Oprah Winfrey recently said she uses weight-loss medication and lauded "the fact that theres a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime." She said it felt "like a gift."

Poison control centers across the United States say they are seeing a steep increase in calls related to semaglutide, found under the brand names Ozempic or Wegovy and hailed for its weight-loss benefits, most conspicuously among celebrities. Oprah Winfrey recently said she uses weight-loss medication and lauded "the fact that theres a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime." She said it felt "like a gift."

Nearly 3,000 reported overdoses of popular weight loss and diabetes drug semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, were reported in the United States this year.

Nearly 3,000 reported overdoses of popular weight loss and diabetes drug semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, were reported in the United States this year.

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