A catalyst for this unusual bearish activity remains unclear, but the company last week launched a membership plan that grants members access to doctors who can prescribe Novo Nordik’s (NVO) Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2023/12/27/bears-target-heavily-shorted-ww-international-stock/

“A lot of people think I’ve been taking Ozempic.

Source: https://pagesix.com/2023/01/24/kyle-richards-reveals-weight-loss-secret-following-ozempic-denial/

Amy is not the only celebrity to open up on her use of Ozempic.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/amy-schumer-blasts-celebs-for-lying-about-their-weight-loss/

Amy Schumer revealed on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen that she tried Ozempic, before giving it up.

Source: https://toofab.com/photos/2023/03/27/stars-who-have-spoken-out-on-ozempic-trend-in-hollywood/?adid=toofab-bio

Anna (not her real name) is a non-diabetic 47-year-old who took Ozempic as an “easy solution” to lose weight.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/27/ozempic-cypriots-shed-kilos-with-weight-loss-drug/

Because Wegovy is not yet available in Canada — and Novo Nordisk has not given a date when it will be — some doctors are prescribing Ozempic at higher doses for their patients suffering from obesity.

Source: https://www.100milefreepress.net/trending-now/despite-social-media-buzz-ozempic-is-not-a-quick-fix-weight-loss-solution-doctors/

Before I went to see my doctor, my mind was made up about Ozempic.

Source: https://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2023/04/07/my-doctor-insisted-that-i-try-ozempic-heres-why-i-said-no-to-the-wonder-weight-loss-drug.html

But once Wegovy stocks ran low and people realized that significant weight loss was a side effect of Ozempic, more people without diabetes started seeking out the drug.

Source: https://qz.com/weightwatchers-weight-loss-drugs-sequence-deal-1850196245

But, there was off-label use for Ozempic as an anti-obesity medication too.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/e4bd4bb1f7c37f44?ref=ff

Can foods be used as a drug like Ozempic?

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/can-foods-be-used-as-a-drug-like-ozempic/

Can Ozempic and Weight-Loss Drugs Treat Other Diseases?

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/22/podcasts/israel-gaza-bomb-investigation-prague-shooting.html

Continuing with the RHONJ trend, Margaret Josephs confirmed she was getting weekly injections of something similar to Ozempic.

Source: https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/real-housewives-and-ozempic-heres-who-takes-it-and-who-has-denied-it/

Down at the pharmacy they’ve been out of Ozempic (a brand name for the injectable drug semaglutide) for three weeks now and they have no idea when it’ll be back in again.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-12366493/Six-reason-Ill-defy-fat-shamers-WONT-stop-taking-Ozempic-DAVID-AARONOVITCH-defends-controversial-weight-loss-drug-skinny-brigade.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Dr Rosas, pictured above, came off Ozempic after suffering the side effects and says her health is now improving.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12589437/ozempic-diabetes-burned-genitals-effects-maria-rosa.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Even Kim Kardashian has faced claims that she has taken Ozempic.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12036945/Miracle-new-slimming-jabs-leave-jowls.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Headaches caused by Ozempic are usually temporary, but can be treated with over-the-counter pain relievers when needed as recommended by your doctor.

Source: https://mtltimes.ca/life/ozempic-canada-where-to-buy-ozempic-in-canada-semaglutide-over-the-counter-alternatives/

He also helped her confirm she wasn’t taking Ozempic.

Source: https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/jersey-shores-angelina-pivarnick-blasted-by-critics-after-plastic-surgery-due-to-unexpected-weight-loss/

However, without insurance, Ozempic typically costs around $892.06 per month, on average, making it hard for some Black women to afford the medication.

Source: https://madamenoire.com/1348441/ozempic-users-complain-of-severe-vomiting-and-stomach-paralysis-in-new-investigation/

How many times of late have you bumped into an acquaintance looking suspiciously hollow-cheeked where once they carried a few extra pounds and thought to yourself, ‘Aha, Ozempic!’

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12619843/Forget-fat-jabs-hot-new-diet-craze-cottage-cheese-Shame-looks-like-cellulite-tastes-like-milk-left-sun-week-says-CLAUDIA-CONNELL.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

If the word is out about weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, and excessive skinniness doesn’t cut it any more, then how about some difficult, expensive, elitist hair?

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/20/flaunting-wealth-expensive-and-difficult-ultra-long-princess-hair