Ozempic Costume Is The Ultimate 2024 Halloween Look
Ozempic costumes have entered the Halloween chat.
Yandy, the online costume retailer known for its quirky and current-event-inspired getups, has done it again. This year, they’re riding the Ozempic weight-loss wave with a new Halloween costume called the “Sooo Snatched Costume,” inspired by the popular fat-fighting drug.
For just $39.95, you can jump on the semaglutide bandwagon—no prescription required.
Yandy’s site promises you’ll be “sooo snatched” in this cheeky two-piece outfit, but they also advise, “consult your doctor before you head outside wearing this costume [as] side effects could be humorous.” Now that’s medical advice you can laugh at.
So, what does this Ozempic costume look like?
Think syringe chic! The outfit is a body-hugging blue and orange tank top-style dress, complete with a pill-box hat. And just in case anyone is confused, the words “Snatched: Semaglutide Injection” are emblazoned right across the front, letting everyone know you’re a walking (and slimming) wonder drug.
The timing of this costume couldn’t be more perfect. Ozempic and similar drugs like Wegovy have taken the world by storm, promising quick weight loss by mimicking a hormone that tricks your brain into thinking you’re full. It’s no surprise that both civilians and celebs have been jumping at the chance to shed pounds fast. But beware—the road to a slimmer you may be bumpy. Side effects from these drugs can range from constipation to personality changes (yikes!).
In fact, many Ozempic users have shared that when they stopped taking the drug, they gained back more weight than they originally lost. It’s like a roller coaster for your waistline!
But here’s where the story gets serious. While Ozempic is all the rage, the price tag is a hard pill to swallow. A month’s supply of Ozempic costs a whopping $969 in the U.S. Compare that to just $155 in Canada, $122 in Denmark, and an unbelievable $59 in Germany. And Wegovy? It’s even pricier at $1,349 for a month’s supply in America. Meanwhile, folks in the U.K. can get it for as low as $92. Talk about a cost disparity!
This pricing has caught the attention of lawmakers like Senator Bernie Sanders, who has been grilling pharmaceutical company executives about why prices are sky-high in the U.S. versus other countries. Sanders isn’t letting up either—he launched an investigation into Novo Nordisk (the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy) earlier this year to shine a spotlight on what he calls “outrageously high prices.”
In response, Novo Nordisk’s executives have stated that they are committed to making their drugs more affordable for Americans. We’ll see about that!
So, while the “Sooo Snatched Costume” is all in good fun, it’s also a satirical nod to a much larger conversation about weight loss, drug affordability, and healthcare access. Whether you’re dressing up as a slimming syringe or just trying to shed a few pounds, this Halloween is bound to be full of tricks—and maybe even a few treats.
