Nine.com.au·3 min read·medium
Half a million Australians now using GLP-1 drugs as private prescriptions soar
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Tilli Andrew
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New research indicates that 500,000 Australians are now using GLP-1 medications, with nearly half of these users paying out-of-pocket for private prescriptions. The study highlights a significant surge in demand for drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, prompting calls for expanded government subsidies.
shares Share article Half a million Australians are regularly using GLP-1 medicines , with almost half paying between $200 and $700 out of pocket each month, new research has found.
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