From January through November of 2023, America’s Poison Centers reported almost 3,000 calls for semaglutide, an increase of more than 1,500% since 2019.

Poison control centers report increase in calls related to drugs used for weight loss Patients receiving semaglutide prescriptions have increased 932% since 2019. By Youri Benadjaoud , Katie ...

Poison control centers have reported a 1,500% spike in calls related to semaglutide, the drug synonymous with injectables Wegovy and Ozempic, which are commonly used to lose weight.

Every year, over 3 million Americans call poison control. Here are some of the more common — and surprising — exposures and how to avoid making these mistakes.