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October 31, 2023

Is this the over-the-counter alternative to “miracle drug” Ozempic?

Sigrid Therapeutics is raising €4m to bring its blood sugar-lowering products to market


Mimi Billing

4 min read

“Miracle” weight-loss drugs like Danish-made Ozempic and Wegovy have made headlines in recent months as Hollywood stars as well as tech entrepreneurs like Elon Musk have touted their benefits.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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