Chinese Drugmakers Scramble To Address Skyrocketing Demand For Ozempic

Chinese drugmakers are becoming more eager to grab a slice of the growing market for Ozempic in China amid the craze for the drug.

Though primarily used for treating diabetes, Ozempic has become a highly sought-after drug worldwide due to its purported weight loss effects. In China, where societal beauty standards prioritize extreme thinness, the frenzy surrounding Ozempic has led to shortages of the medication in the country.

Social Media Hype and Shortages

Chinese social media platforms, such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu, have been inundated with posts from users boasting about significant…