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Rachel Shin

Ozempic isn't alone. A whole class of 'revolutionary' weight-loss drugs is on the market—but only for the wealthy

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Lots of celebrities and prominent businesspeople—including Amy Schumer, Elon Musk, and Chelsea Handler—look slimmer this year, and one buzzy new drug is responsible.

Ozempic, the drug that generated a celebrity craze and made shedding pounds easier than ever, is designed to treat diabetes but has the fashionable side effect of transforming its takers' cravings for food. It's also inspiring a new and expanding class of similar medications—but they will only be available to the elite who can pay out of pocket for the time being.

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