A major local pharmacy chain was down to its last stock of Ozempic, an injectable drug prescribed to diabetics
Adding once-daily lixisenatide for type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled by established basal insulin: a 24-week, randomized, placebo-controlled comparison (GetGoal-L) Diabetes Care
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Ozempic and Rybelsus are approved for type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy is primarily indicated for weight management in obese and overweight patients, when used along with healthy lifestyle modifications and caloric restrictions
Summer shipping to warm climates presents particular risks
For Canadians dealing with obesity and related metabolic conditions, this development matters because current options, while effective, still leave many patients short of their goals