May 3, 2023 – With the blockbuster type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic as popular as ever, people with diabetes and those wanting to use it for weight loss have been struggling to get their hands on it amid widespread shortages. There are over 4 million patients prescribed Ozempic worldwide, according to manufacturer Novo Nordisk’s website. Americans are being prescribed the drug at an extraordinary pace and make up reportedly around 10% of global prescriptions.
In addition to supply issues, the cost of Ozempic could also be a major hurdle. Some Americans have even tried flocking to Canada to try to get the drug…
