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WeightWatchers to add prescription weight-loss business

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With the acquisition of Sequence, the company is tapping into a red-hot market for prescription drugs that address obesity.

, says that its specialists can prescribe medications under brand names including Ozempic, Wegovy and Trulicity.

“It is our responsibility, as the trusted leader in weight management, to support those interested in exploring if medications are right for them,” said CEO Sima Sistani said in a prepared statement late Monday. Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk says that it’s not a weight loss drug. It’s used to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise, but can also help patients lose some weight.

 

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