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Feb 2024
22m 46s

The obesity drug craze is entering its n...

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Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk can’t keep up with demand for their weight loss medications. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss the hype among celebrities, the different approaches to prescribing them in the US and Europe, and how they can reshape the world. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and da ... Show More
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