July 23, 2024: Wegovy Faces Supply Shortage Amid Rising Demand and Litigation Concerns According to the FDA Drug Shortage database, the availability of Wegovy is limited due to an increase in demand for the weight loss drug
Patients with personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia should consult their provider before either medication
Studies have shown many benefits in addition to weight loss- cardiac benefits, slower progression of dementia, lowers asthma, improves fatty liver, helps with knee osteoarthritis and more
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There is also an increased risk of hypoglycaemia when Ozempic is used with insulin or sulfonylureas, and dose reductions of these medications may be needed
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