Prescriptions for a Type 2 diabetes drug, Ozempic, are rising exponentially as celebrities and high-profile figures publicize its usefulness for weight loss. ElonMusk is among those who have admitted to using the drug.
There is limited availability in pharmacies of Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic that is not expected to resolve until mid-March due to skyrocketing demand, prompting diabetes patients who depend on the drug to stretch out their supplies or switch to alternatives. Ozempic has only been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treating diabetes, but its main ingredient, semaglutide, has been shown to help with weight loss.
Diabetes drugs have exploded in popularity for weight loss as celebrities and high-profile figures, such as Elon Musk, have publicized using the drug on social media. Meanwhile, the American Diabetes Association and some health providers have expressed concerns that shortages fueled by increased demand could prevent people with diabetes from getting the medication they need, noting that off-label use could affect the drug's safety and efficiency.
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