• Thornburywitch@aussie.zone
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      9 months ago

      Limited supply due to weight loss without tears dieters - so limited that people who need it for diabetes and/or other life saving purposes CAN’T GET IT.

      • Kudra :maybe_verified:@aus.social
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        9 months ago

        @Thornburywitch @wscholermann there are several other GLP-1 agonists available. They are just as effective for weight loss and actually work better for some people. Chemists are generally only filling ozempic scripts if they are not being prescribed off-label, at least until the shortage eases. There are also compounding pharmacies that can create bioidentical product during the shortage, but Novo don’t like them.

        The GLP-1 agonists are also proving very effective at helping people quit smoking, alcohol, and a whole range of addictions. They are truly an amazing class of drug and generics will be available in upcoming years, which will make them much more affordable.

        #Ozempic