Topic: Semaglutide

2 chapters across the catalog

96: Out of Luck
50:24 - 54:45

96: Out of Luck

Ozempic Weight Loss Trend and Off-Label Use

Ozempic, a diabetes medication containing semaglutide, has become a viral weight-loss sensation on TikTok and in Hollywood. Manufacturer Novo Nordisk maintains that the drug is not intended for off-label weight loss, though the FDA allows doctors to prescribe it as they see fit. The hosts note that while the drug is marketed heavily to white women in media, black communities are also being targeted using cultural terms like "sugar" for diabetes.

96: Out of Luck
1:17:57 - 1:25:18

96: Out of Luck

Anti-Addiction Potential of Semaglutide and Market Impact

New testimonials suggest that semaglutide drugs like Ozempic may inadvertently cure other addictions, including alcoholism, vaping, and gambling. This has caused concern in the alcohol and tobacco industries, with Walmart reporting a slight decrease in snack sales. The hosts discuss the potential for a "drug war" between pharmaceutical companies and traditional vice industries as consumer habits shift.