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Tell us: what have you never quite understood about weight loss drugs?

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have burst into public awareness over the last few years.
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have burst into public awareness over the last few years. Photograph: AAP

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have burst into public awareness over the last few years, promising dramatic results and stirring up big questions.

Originally developed for diabetes, these medications are now being prescribed for weight management. But the science, ethics, and long-term effects of these drugs are still being explored.

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