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People with prescriptions for Ozempic and similar drugs had lower rates of intoxication and drug overdoses, according to a new study.

People with prescriptions for Ozempic and similar drugs had lower rates of intoxication and drug overdoses, according to a new study. 5m3photos/Getty Images hide caption

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Ozempic shows promise for alcohol and drug addiction, study finds

The weight-loss drugs are linked with reduced rates of excess drinking and opioid overdoses, suggesting they may tamp down substance use cravings too.

Ozempic shows promise for treating alcohol and drug abuse, study finds

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Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy sit on a table. Both are injectable prescription medicines used to manage obesity. (Photo by: Michael Siluk via Getty Images)

Surging demand for new medicines to treat obesity and diabetes make it hard for many patients to get them. Michael Siluk/Getty Images hide caption

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Drugmakers say obesity medicine shortages are easing, but patients struggle to fill prescriptions

The drug companies behind blockbuster weight loss and diabetes treatments have signaled that supply problems could soon be over, but many patients still have trouble getting the medicines. 

Patients are struggling to fill obesity drug prescriptions

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