Ozempic ‘explosion’ as HSE set to spend €60m on drug by the end of this year

Ozempic ‘explosion’ as HSE set to spend €60m on drug by the end of this year

Public health spending on Ozempic is expected to hit a record €60m this year, new figures show.

Ozempic: What It Is and Why People Use It

Over the last couple of years, Ozempic, a drug designed to help people with type 2 diabetes, has taken the world by storm. But not for its main use; many people are using the drug solely for weight loss. Now, it seems like we're living in an "Ozempic craze;" from celebrities being accused of having an "Ozempic face," social media influencers encouraging its use, and even...