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The Ozempocalypse Is Nigh - by Scott Alexander

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Sorry, you can only get drugs when there's a drug shortage.

The Ozempocalypse Is Nigh Sorry, you can only get drugs when there's a drug shortage. Scott Alexander Mar 12, 2025 730 489 55 Share Three GLP-1 drugs are approved for weight loss in the United States: Semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Rybelsus®) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®) Liraglutide (Victoza®, Saxenda®) …but liraglutide is noticeably worse than the others, and most people prefer either semaglutide or tirzepatide. These cost about $1000/month and are rarely covered by insurance, putting them out of reach for most Americans. … if you buy them from the pharma companies, like a chump. For t

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