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Ozempic may soon be hard to find in Canada as supplier cites shortageA shortage of the diabetes drug Ozempic which is used off-label for weight loss is expected in Canada, the supplier said Friday.CanadaAug 18, 2023
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Rise of Ozempic ads in Canada raising concern. What are the risks?The problem with the mass Ozempic advertising campaign is that it cultivates an impression that it's a 'wonder drug' that's going to help people lose weight, one doctor said.HealthJun 20, 2023
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Stiffer rules could prevent over-prescribing to U.S. patients, federal health minister saysConcern over potential drug shortages arose after a Texas-based doctor licensed in Nova Scotia wrote 17,000 prescriptions for Ozempic for people living in the United States.HealthApr 13, 2023
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U.S. eats into Canada’s Ozempic dose supply. Here why it’s an issueU.S. demand for the diabetes and weight loss drug highlights the need for a "national conversation'' on how Canada can protect its prescription drug supply, pharmacy groups say.HealthApr 12, 2023
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Certain metformin drugs recalled due to high levels of carcinogenic contaminantHealth Canada said if you are taking or have taken one of the affected drugs, you should talk to your health care provider to discuss treatment options.CanadaJun 14, 2020
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