Are Ozempic and Wegovy encouraging Americans to spend more?

Are Ozempic and Wegovy encouraging Americans to spend more?

(NewsNation) After signs that U.S. weight-loss drugs were cutting into the food industry’s profits, experts say spending is shifting toward fitness equipment and gym memberships. Walmart CEO John Furner previously said weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy were impacting food sales because people’s appetites were diminishing. He backtracked, saying there were positive changes in fitness …

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Americans will spend half their lives taking prescription drugs, Penn State study finds

Americans will spend half their lives taking prescription drugs, Penn State study finds

If you’re American, you probably are using drugs or soon will be. A new study finds that people born today in the United States will spend about half their lives taking prescription drugs. And for women, that figure is closer to 60% of their lifetime. “The years people can expect to spend taking prescription drugs …

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Walmart Says Ozempic Customers Spend More Money Overall

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Walmart’s US CEO recently spoke about the impact of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic on sales. An analyst note from Morgan Stanley aims to clarify Walmart’s comments. Walmart told analysts that the small group of known customers who take these drugs spend more overall. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for recording! Access your favorite topics in …

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