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Oct 2023
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Ozempic’s Success Is Bad News for Rivals

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Bloomberg News Health Reporter Madison Muller discusses how the drug Ozempic could cut demand for big-money drugs targeting a wide range of maladies, even Alzheimer’s.
Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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