The Ozempic Dilemma: Americans Seek Cheaper Alternatives from Canada and Mexico.
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Americans are turning to Canada and Mexico to buy weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy due to their high cost and lack of insurance coverage. The demand for GLP-1 agonists has surged in the past year, but many health plans don't cover them. While buying medicines outside of the US can be risky, people's willingness to do so highlights the failure of the US healthcare system to ensure affordable access to effective treatments.
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