# Influence of Social Media on Self-Medication Behavior: A Study on Ozempic Use Among Emirati University Students.

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- Date in source: 2026-07-17
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### Headline

Influence of Social Media on Self-Medication Behavior: A Study on Ozempic Use Among Emirati University Students. ([`pubmed-observation-pmid-42196730-2026-07-17-4b8a02c2889c`](#source-pubmed-observation-pmid-42196730-2026-07-17-4b8a02c2889c))

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