In Sao Paulo, the rise in armed robberies targeting pharmacists for weight-loss drugs like Ozempic reflects Brazil's cultural obsession with body image against a backdrop of increasing obesity. The thefts pose significant risks for pharmacists, who often deal with dangerous confrontations for medication worth 700 to 1,100 reais, a price most Brazilians cannot afford given the average monthly income of 300 reais. Safety measures, including security guards, have become necessary amidst this concerning trend of violent crime linked to the demand for these drugs.
Pharmacists in Sao Paulo are increasingly targeted by thieves seeking Ozempic and other injectable weight-loss drugs amid rising obesity and a culture fixated on body image.
These weight-loss medications typically cost between 700 and 1,100 Brazilian reais, making them highly lucrative targets for theft in a country where average incomes hover around $300.
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