The friend had been using diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss and Thompson became determined to get his hands on it. The only problem, Ozempic isn't available in New Zealand for weight loss. He said he often struggled with unsolicited advice from well-meaning friends who would recommend diets and weight loss techniques. The active ingredient Semaglutide "mimics a natural hormone called GLP-1″, which controls metabolism and appetite, with the ability to have "dramatic effects on weight loss". "It's very anecdotal, but people are asking for medication for weight loss, probably a little more than they used to," she said.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 21, 2024 13:07 UTC