Talk about a lucky charm. Drugs like Ozempic — which mimic the appetite-suppressing GLP-1 hormone the body naturally produces after eating — have been shown to spur weight loss as well as ease knee osteoarthritis pain,

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Ozempic and Wegovy are both glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and contain the active ingredient semaglutide. They share many similarities, and both effectively lower cardiovascular risk.

Medicare recipients suffering from obesity must pay out of pocket for weight loss drugs like Wecovy and Zepbound.