Ozempic, Wegovy popularity leads to rise of fake weight loss drugs
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The demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a flood of fake drugs hitting the market. However, these counterfeit medicines can be harmful to people’s health. Tom Hanson has more.
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