“We’re In The ‘Ozempic Era

The effectiveness of the treatment has turned it into a pop culture phenomenon after celebrities such as Elon Musk, Amy Schumer, and Oprah Winfrey have confessed to having used it at one point or another.

“Hating your body — and I have to be careful with saying this — but that’s the biggest money-maker,” explained McGrady, believing that the prevalence of the drug stems more from self-esteem issues than proper health concerns.

The model is not far off the mark, as in 2023, Ozempic prescriptions surpassed 9 million, leading to shortages that impacted the recipients the peptide was designed for in the first place, type 2 diabetics.