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WHO recommends GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for obesity

WHO recommends GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for obesity

Update: 2025-12-01
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The World Health Organisation has updated its guidelines for their treatment of obesity - and is now recommending GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, alongside behavioral therapy. University of Auckland's Professor Peter Shepherd spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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WHO recommends GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for obesity

WHO recommends GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for obesity