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How Ozempic could change the economy as we know it
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How Ozempic could change the economy as we know it


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Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Eye Opening
  • Visionary
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This concise article explains how the weight-loss benefits of drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could transform the American economy across numerous dimensions. From reduced consumer spending on items such as snacks and medicines to cuts in company expenses for jet fuel and worker sick days, the effects will spread across the economy. Reporters Cork Gaines and Allie Kelly offer a useful overview of what these medications could mean for greater labor productivity and higher GDP growth.

Take-Aways

  • The rising consumption of weight-loss drugs could benefit companies in unique ways.
  • Weight-loss medication could improve individual productivity and lead to a stronger economy.
  • The drugs’ currently high prices present profit opportunities and cost challenges.

About the Authors

Cork Gaines and Allie Kelly are journalists with Business Insider.