The Daily Aus Part Two: Ozempic & the business of telehealth
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May 19, 2025 Explore the cultural impact of Ozempic, particularly in Hollywood, and its effects on body image. Delve into the rise of telehealth platforms, reshaping how weight loss medications are prescribed. Hear firsthand accounts from patients about the potential dangers of Ozempic, including alarming mental health side effects. Unpack safety concerns surrounding GLP-1 medications, stressing the need for more research. Lastly, address ethical implications in telehealth practices and the pressures healthcare providers face in delivering quality care.
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Mackenzie's Ozempic Experience
- Mackenzie was prescribed Ozempic via Juniper after only completing an online questionnaire without speaking to a doctor.
- She became suicidal within weeks and found out about serious side effects only after seeing her regular GP.
Conflicting Evidence On Mental Health
- Juniper cites UK and US regulators claiming no causal link between GLP-1 drugs and suicidal thoughts.
- However, international data shows a disproportionate link and regulators admit more study is needed.
Gabby's Struggle With Marketing
- Gabby, prescribed weight loss drugs by Juniper, developed an eating disorder and obsessive weight monitoring.
- She found Juniper's marketing hard to avoid and felt it preyed on vulnerable people.