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Risk vs. benefits: The 411 on Ozempic

April 25, 2024 • 
Novant Health
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If Ozempic isn’t right for you, Novant Health’s weight loss program offers individualized guidance and, when appropriate, medications + safe surgical procedures.

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Have you heard the chatter about Ozempic? The drug that has been used for years to treat diabetes is in short supply due to high demand, in part because of its lauded effectiveness on weight loss.

Novant Health obesity medicine physician Dr. Crescent Pressley unpacks the popularity of the drug and answers questions about Ozempic:

  • Effectiveness
  • Risks
  • Insurance challenges
  • Knockoffs
  • Dependence
  • And more

See the Q+A — and if your health goals include weight loss, see how Novant Health can help.

What to know about Ozempic

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