Exclusive | Facebook has become the place to sell leftover Ozempic, other weight loss drugs - as NYC sellers take advantage of shortages and high prices
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"A month's supply of Mounjaro can cost between $1,000 and $1,200," Dr. Gregory Dodell of Central Park Endocrinology explained. This high cost drives customers to consider black market alternatives, despite risks.
"Desperation is another crucial factor. The demand for the medicines has soared sky-high in 2024, thanks to their rapid weight-shedding side effects - leading to well-documented shortages."
Criminal diversion of - or illegally reselling - prescription medications in New York can carry penalties of up to 15 years behind bars and hefty fines, indicating the severity of the issue.
Read at New York Post
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