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It can take as little as 5 minutes online to get prescribed a GLP-1 for weight loss. Why that’s risky.

It can take as little as 5 minutes online to get prescribed a GLP-1 for weight loss. Why that’s risky.
MarketWatch Tuesday 07 July 2026, 18:14 UTC By Jaimy Lee 1 min read
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The research suggests that these companies prioritize “quick prescriptions” over good care

The research suggests that these companies prioritize “quick prescriptions” over good care
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