7NEWS Spotlight: The Ozempic Revolution, 14 April 2024, Channel 7

In this special episode of 7NEWS Spotlight, host Michael Usher, alongside Sarah Greenhalgh, delves into the controversial topic of Ozempic, a medication originally manufactured for people with Type 2 diabetes but now widely sought after for its weight-loss side effects.

The episode, airing on Channel 7 on Sunday 14 April, explores the worldwide shortage of Ozempic as it becomes increasingly coveted by those wanting to shed kilos, in addition to those who rely on it to manage their diabetes. The program features a studio audience and a panel of Australia’s top medical experts, who unpack the pros and cons of the medication and discuss hot-button issues surrounding its widespread demand.

The episode includes emotional personal stories from individuals who credit Ozempic with changing their lives, as well as those who have faced dangerous consequences while taking it. Among the guests is former The Biggest Loser host Ajay Rochester, who shares her own struggles with weight gain and expresses her hopes for wider access to the drug to prevent future generations from experiencing the “fat shaming” she endured.

Australian PR expert Roxy Jacenko also opens up about her terrifying experience with an Ozempic overdose, revealing the little-known risks associated with this seemingly miracle drug.

The episode also examines the potential addition of Ozempic to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and the debate over whether it should be made widely available to children.

7NEWS Spotlight: The Ozempic Revolution airs on Channel 7 and 7plus at 8:45 pm AEDT on Sunday, April 14, 2024.