"Study Reveals Shocking Discrepancy in Ozempic Drug Production Costs"
TL;DR
A study suggests that the popular weight loss jab Ozempic, which can cost up to $1,300, could be manufactured for as little as $5, raising concerns about the immense profit margin. The high demand for the drug, originally intended to treat type 2 diabetes, has led to a shortage and the emergence of potentially dangerous counterfeit medications. The study's authors hope to spark a conversation about fair pricing for medications, as the drugmaker, Novo Nordisk, faces scrutiny over the hefty price tag of Ozempic.
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- Costly Ozempic jab, which costs up to $1,300, can be made for just $5, study claims New York Post
- Study: ‘gamechanger’ diabetes drugs cost up to 400 times more than needed The Guardian
- Bernie Sanders Wants to Meet Novo CEO Next Week on Ozempic Price Bloomberg
- Ozempic weight loss drug costs less $5 to make, study says Quartz
- Novo Nordisk's $1,000 diabetes drug Ozempic can be made for less than $5 a month, study suggests CNBC
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