Influencers are being offered tens of thousands of dollars to hawk weight-loss drugs

An Ozempic box and injection pen. Influencers have been offered tens of thousands to promote drugs like Ozempic online - (AFP via Getty Images)

Influencers have been offered tens of thousands of dollars to promote Ozempic and other drugs used for weight loss online.

Several social media influencers confirmed to The Cut that weight-loss-focused telehealth brands have compensated them for posts, livestreams and new customer sign-ups in recent months.