Erin Patterson approved for weight-loss drug Ozempic while in solitary

Convicted triple murderer Erin Patterson has been approved for Ozempic while serving a life sentence.

Why it mattersTaxpayers are funding healthcare for a high-profile prisoner. This raises questions about treatment standards in maximum-security facilities.

AustraliaThis case puts a spotlight on how Australian prisons treat high-profile convicts, including access to expensive medications.

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