Weight loss injections like Ozempic are here to stay, but with them requiring a prescription and sometimes a hefty price tag, people are wondering are the rise of gummies and patches proving to be a good alternative?

Welcome to the fauxzempic revolution, a whole swathe of GLP-1 products have hit the market piquing the interest of many.

But are their claims the whole grail alternative to real deal weight loss injections?

THE END BITS

Support independent women's media

Check out The Quicky Instagram here

ENTER SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAYS: Use code QUICKYCRUISE for 20% off a yearly subscription.

Support independent women's media here

GET IN TOUCH

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

CREDITS

Host: Claire Murphy

Guest: Dr Brad McKay, General Practitioner & author Fake Medicine: Exposing the Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producers: Lu Hill

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gummies & Patches; What You Need To Know About The 'Fauxzempic' Boom

The Quicky

Gummies & Patches; What You Need To Know About The 'Fauxzempic' Boom