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Your Company Doesn’t Want You to Take Ozempic for Weight Loss. Here’s Why.

Many employers’ health plans are trying to restrict access to the pricey drug and alternatives like Wegovy

by Anna Wilde Mathews

and Ray A. Smith

Updated May 22, 2023 12:39 pm ET

Some drugs initially approved to treat Type 2 diabetes are now being used for cosmetic weight loss. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains how they work, their side effects, and concerns over unintended consequences. Illustration: Elizabeth Smelov

Many Americans seeking out drugs like Ozempic to shed pounds are hitting a barrier: Their employers’ health plans won’t pay for them.

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