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Should Wegovy, the $400-a-month obesity medication, be covered by the provinces?

The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has been available in Canada since early May, but anybody hoping to use it will have…

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Lifestyle

Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs: Who are they for?

Powerful weight-loss medicines like Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy leapt into public view in 2023, from social media to doctors’ offices and…

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Health

New study ties weight-loss drugs Wegovy, Ozempic to serious gastrointestinal conditions

Medicines in the same class as Novo Nordisk’s popular weight-loss therapy Wegovy may carry an increased risk of pancreatitis, intestinal…

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Lifestyle

Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may raise risk of complications under anesthesia

Patients who take blockbuster drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss may face life-threatening complications if they need surgery…

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Lifestyle

What to know about Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy

During an aggressive marketing campaign in Canada, you probably saw advertisements for the drugs Ozempic and Rybelsus. Here are some…

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