Costco Is Now Selling Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs. These Are the Benefits and Risks You Need to Know
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, aka GLP-1 agonists, such as semaglutide -- better known as Ozempic -- have gained popularity globally, not just for managing type 2 diabetes but also due to their weight loss benefits. This increase in popularity is mainly due to celebrity endorsements and the power of social media. According to a research letter published last year, the number of semaglutide fills increased by 442% between 2021 and 2023. Ozempic accounted for over 70% of those fills.