Comment: The increasing popularity of weight loss medications – fresh produce killer or potential saviour?
GLP-1 medications are rapidly gaining in popularity. Around half a million Australians regularly use the receptor agonist medications, including Ozempic and Mounjaro, for weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight. Monthly sales jumped from 58,000 units in 2020 to 500,000 units by 2025.
Comment: The increasing popularity of weight loss medications – fresh produce killer or potential saviour?
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Comment: The increasing popularity of weight loss medications – fresh produce killer or potential saviour?
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