Global Ozempic shortage plagues Ontario diabetics and pharmacists
A global shortage of the diabetes medication Ozempic — something experts attribute in part to the trend of prescribing it for weight loss — is causing serious concerns among diabetics and pharmacists who are scrambling for supply.
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A global shortage of the diabetes medication Ozempic — something experts attribute in part to the trend of prescribing it for weight loss — is causing serious concerns among diabetics and pharmacists who are scrambling for supply.