Published 2 years ago

Shortage of diabetes medication Ozempic after TikTok users promote drug for weight loss

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GPs are being asked to prioritise the diabetes medication Ozempic for people with the condition, after TikTok users began touting it as a weight loss treatment.

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The Guardian

Shortage of diabetes medication Ozempic after TikTok users promote drug for weight loss

TGA urges GPs to limit prescriptions to approved use for diabetes management amid surge in off-label demand

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sydney Morning Herald

Shortage of type 2 diabetes medication linked to social media weight loss trend

Pharmacists and health care workers are being urged to prioritise the administering of Ozempic medication for diabetes sufferers, as the drug sees an unprecedented spike in demand.

2 years ago·Sydney, Australia

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2 years ago

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National Post

Type 2 diabetes drug being used for weight loss leads to shortage in Australia

A social media trend has led to people sharing their experiences using a type 2 diabetes drug for weight loss — and now there's a shortage in Australia. Read More

2 years ago·Canada

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Gold Coast Bulletin

Diabetes drug runs low as TikTokers push it for weight loss

Health experts are urging type 2 diabetes sufferers to put scripts on order for the medication Ozempic as supplies become exhausted by social media influencers touting it as a “miracle” drug for weight loss.

2 years ago·Southport, Australia

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9News

Shortage of Type 2 diabetes medication linked to social media weight loss trend

Pharmacists are warning of a shortage of crucial type 2 diabetes medication, which is being spruiked as a weight loss drug on social media.Diabetes sufferers are being urged to plan ahead in acquiring their prescription medication as Ozempic, or semaglutide in pen form rapidly disappears from shelves.The medication is used as a weekly injection to regulate glucose levels in type 2 diabetics, but has recently been promoted on social media platfor…

2 years ago·Australia

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