Victorian prisoners given free Ozempic at taxpayer expense

Victorian prisoners, including convicted murderers, rapists and paedophiles, are receiving free access to weight loss medications such as Ozempic at taxpayer expense, costing approximately $700 per month per inmate. The policy follows an incident where an inmate gained over 100 kilograms in prison and died from obesity-related heart issues. The Department of Justice and Corrections states the medication is only provided when there is a clear health benefit, amid Victoria's state debt approaching $200 billion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.