However, there is no evidence that this theory also applies to Ozempic and Wegovy, which are made by Novo Nordisk and contain a different compound called semaglutide
They are not approved by Health Canada for human consumption, self-administration, therapeutic use, or administration to any living organism
1 Nauck MA, Quast DR, Wefers J, Pfeiffer AFH
Our clinical team continuously monitors the market to quickly adapt to any changes
They can only prescribe and dispense Ozempic for its intended use (treatment of type 2 diabetes) and must stop prescribing it for weight loss until health agencies officially clear it. Ashleigh Rae, who has type 2 diabetes, recently spoke to news.com/au about how the Ozempic shortage has impacted her life: I found it really hard to go out in public because you just didnt know what was going to happen or when