Drugs Like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound And Mounjaro Could Treat Other Conditions—Here’s What Scientists Are Looking At

Forbes July 15, 2024
Robert Hart

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Weight loss and diabetes may just be the beginning for drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound as reports increasingly suggest they may have far-reaching benefits for treating conditions as diverse as heart disease, liver disease, Parkinson’s, sleep apnea and addiction, sparking research among firms competing in pharma’s latest gold rush.

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