Weight loss injections like Ozempic are here to stay, but with them requiring a prescription and sometimes a hefty price tag, people are wondering are the rise of gummies and patches proving to be a good alternative?

Welcome to the fauxzempic revolution, a whole swathe of GLP-1 products have hit the market piquing the interest of many. 

But are their claims as the holy grail alternative to real deal weight loss injections true? 

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Weight loss injections like Ozempic are here to stay, but with them requiring a prescription and sometimes a hefty price tag, people are wondering are the rise of gummies and patches proving to be a good alternative?
Welcome to the&nbsp;fauxzempic&nbsp;revolution, a whole swathe of GLP-1 products have hit the market piquing the interest of many.&nbsp;
But are their claims as the holy grail alternative to real deal weight loss injections true?&nbsp;
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Gummies & Patches; What You Need To Know About The 'Fauxzempic' Boom

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