New miracle weight loss injection lands in Spain: Ozempic alternative costs 271 per month with patients losing up to 24kg [Video]

A NEW ‘miracle’ weight loss drug has landed in Spain, allowing patients to lose up to 24kg while avoiding Ozempic’s hefty €271 price tag. 

After the Ozempic craze swept through Spain, it was only natural that competitors and alternatives would come to the fore. 

Now, pharmaceutical brand, Lilly, will release a new weight loss drug. 

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Tirzepatida, known under the commercial name Mounjaro, is set to be released in July. 

An injectable drug given once a week, Mounjaro can only be administered by prescription and is free for patients. 

The new medication has had surprising results at clinical trials, where after 72 weeks, patients had regained their weight, quality of life and levels of vitamins and minerals compared to pre-treatment. 

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According to Lilly, this is thanks to the …