What is Ozempic, and what is it prescribed for?

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Has Ozempic become the most popular drug in America? Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz and Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, discuss why Ozempic is different from other weight loss drugs and more.

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Tom Viola, RPh, CCP

It's not the first weight loss medication ever made, but it's different in a very important way. In this edition of Medical History Mysteries, Dr. Pam and Tom talk about what has quickly become America's most popular drug. Tune in to find out how Ozempic works, why it has to be administered subcutaneously, and why diabetics are having such a hard time getting the drug filled.

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About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of DentistryIQ and editorial co-director of Through the Loupes. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].

About the Author

Tom Viola, RPh, CCP

With more than 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker, and published author, Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, has earned the reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for dental teams. He is the founder of Pharmacology Declassified and is a member of the faculty of more than 10 dental professional degree programs. Viola has contributed to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks, and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs.

Updated February 10, 2022