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UK Ozempic Users Face High Costs and Side Effects

3/31/2025

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In the UK, Ozempic is mainly used for type 2 diabetes, but those seeking it for weight loss must pay out of pocket, ranging from £149 to £180 monthly. Users have experienced side effects like nausea and migraines. Alternatives like Wegovy and Mounjaro are available on the NHS, with Jeremy Clarkson opting for Mounjaro after Ozempic failed him.

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In the UK, Ozempic is mainly used for type 2 diabetes, but those seeking it for weight loss must pay out of pocket, ranging from £149 to £180 monthly. Users have experienced side effects like nausea and migraines. Alternatives like Wegovy and Mounjaro are available on the NHS, with Jeremy Clarkson opting for Mounjaro after Ozempic failed him.