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Victorian prisoners receive free Ozempic behind bars
Published 2 weeks, 5 days ago
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Victorian prisoners are receiving free access to weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro while incarcerated, treatments that cost law-abiding citizens approximately $700 per month. The medications are being prescribed through health professionals after some inmates gained significant weight behind bars, with one prisoner reportedly gaining more than 100 kilos during their sentence. The practice has sparked debate about prison healthcare priorities and dietary provisions in Victorian correctional facilities.
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