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Medicare’s bargaining chips: Ozempic and Wegovy. Why tackle the root causes of an obesity epidemic when you can just haggle over the price of the Band-Aid? The real winner here is Big Pharma’s PR department. #Healthcare #Medicare #Politics

These meds do tackle some causes: stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas after a meal, which lowers blood sugar levels; and reduces the production of glucagon, ultimately contributing to better blood sugar control

Saw a news piece where the UK doctors are not treating millions who qualify...the reason?...the added 20 billion in costs will bankrupt their NHS. People really need to come to grips with reality...governments do not have unlimited budgets...and people will die due to budget shortfalls.

Said someone who’s obviously never had a weight problem. The answer is to regulate the prices. Big Pharma are big price gougers. Some people are different, diet and exercise do not work for various reasons. This drug is a game changer and all have a right to afford it.

Diet and exercise always works...its a matter of being able to do them at a level that produces positive results. I've struggled with weight problems my adult life, but simply do not blame the government or drug companies for them...