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Dr. Kimberly Evans, founder of Sugar Land Medical Spa, said she’s seen a growing demand for weight loss management treatment, including semaglutide compounds. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)

Houston-area health care providers see rising demand for diabetes, obesity drugs

By Jessica Shorten, Emily Lincke, Kelly Schafler

A new request by Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk could limit the availability of a type of GLP-1—semaglutides—to local clinics and pharmacies. This shift comes amid safety concerns regarding compounded versions of the drugs and could cause price increases, medical professionals say.

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