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South Africa’s GLP-1 Drug Revolution | Johannesburg News
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South Africa’s weight-loss drug revolution is heating up as generics of Ozempic and Wegovy hit the market, sparking a price war and forcing insurers to rethink coverage. Once diabetes treatments, these GLP-1 drugs now dominate for weight loss, with demand soaring and clinics multiplying. Regulators are tightening controls against unsafe knock-offs, while patients face steep costs and limited insurance access—unless prices drop fast, these life-changing meds may stay out of reach for most.
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