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Lauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland

Considering taking Wegovy to lose weight? Here are the risks and benefits – and how it differs from Ozempic

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The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available in Australia.

Wegovy is administered as a once-weekly injection and is approved specifically for weight management. It’s intended to be used in combination with a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity.

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