Ozempic is a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity but social media influencers have now turned it into the most popular weight loss drug. Promotion of the drug has led to a shortage of supply with Australia's drugs regulator now investigating the matter. However, other issues have contributed to the lack of supply and influencers have promoted weight loss supplements for years. So why is TGA looking into the particular promotion of Ozempic?

 

In this episode we speak to public health advisor on nutrition, Professor Tim Gill, to find out what’s different about the promotion of this specific drug.

 

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