# North Carolina and the weight-loss drug boom

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Podcast: [Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins-6469304)
Published: 2026-06-01T14:40:01+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wfae.org/podcast/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-06-01/north-carolina-and-the-weight-loss-drug-boom
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Duration seconds: 2998

## Resource

North Carolina has become a major player in the booming weight-loss drug industry, helping drive the next generation of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. We look at how the state became a hub for these drugs, how they work and the risks that remain, plus the debate over coverage, costs and who gets access.

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