glp-1 shortage update Deepens in Two States as Demand Remains High GLP-1s Going Direct, How Novo

Private-pay users need support after medication changes because NHS access may be limited and waiting times can be long

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[DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 51.Van Gelder IC, Rienstra M, Bunting KV, et al

Semaglutide (GLP-1): This is the same active ingredient found in well-known brand-name drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy

According to legal filings, the man started taking Ozempic to treat his type 2 diabetes in August 2023

While some patients report increased skin dryness or sensitivity to touch, temperature, or topical products during treatment, these symptoms are not definitively linked to semaglutide and may have other causes that should be evaluated by a healthcare provider