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Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Ozempic (semaglutide) are often praised on social media for helping people lose weight

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonists reduce the rate of major adverse cardiovascular events in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro accounted for nearly $4-billion in sales at retail pharmacies in 2025, according to IQVIA Canada