Due to global supply and demand constraints, Ozempic is in short supply. The company stated that the product is still being manufactured and shipped. However, some patients may experience delays in receiving certain doses. They advised anyone concerned about continuity of treatment to contact their healthcare provider. The Ozempic pen, which delivers 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg doses, is experiencing supply disruptions. Novo Nordisk stated that while they are aware that some healthcare providers may prescribe Ozempic to patients who want to lose weight, it is up the healthcare providers to decide the best treatment approach for their patients. “Novo Nordisk doesn’t encourage, suggest, or encourage off label use of its medicines and is committed fully to complying with all applicable US laws. We trust that healthcare providers will evaluate each patient’s needs and determine which medicine is best for them. “OZEMPIC WARNING – DOCTORS URGE CAUTIONS FOR DIABETES DRUG USERS FOR WEIGHT LOSS” In November, the Australian government stated that Ozempic had been informed by its Therapeutic Goods Administration that Ozempic would no longer be available in the country between mid-November 2022 and the end of March 2023.
The logo of Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk can be seen at their headquarters in Bagsvaerd, Denmark, on February 1, 2017, the day prior to their annual financial results.
U.S. The medication, which also lowers blood sugar levels, was approved by regulators in December 2017. Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, is a once-a week shot for Type 2 diabetes. It stimulates the body’s insulin production and reduces appetite. It is not a weight loss drug. Four years later, the Food and Drug Administration approved Wegovy, a higher-dose semaglutide for long-term weight management.
A man prepares an Ozempic injection.
In recent weeks, celebrities and TikTok influencers have spoken out about using it to quickly lose weight. “Everyone suddenly appears 25 pounds lighter. What happens if they stop taking #Ozempic ?????”? Andy Cohen, Bravo host, tweeted September. TikTok reported that Elon Musk had been using Wegovy to lose weight in October/November.
Elon Musk attends The 2022 Met Gala, Celebrating “In America. An Anthology of Fashion”, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, May 2, 2022 in New York City.
However, doctors are warning against using Ozempic, cautioning that benefits can be short-lived.Some side effects other than weight loss include changes in vision, possible thyroid tumors, pancreatitis, kidney problems and gall bladder issues. “There are side effects of this drug, but there are side effects of any drug,” Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel said in October, “so I feel comfortable prescribing it – but I don’t think anyone can take any drug. This report was contributed by Angelica Stabile, Elizabeth Pritchett, and The Associated Press.