Weight-loss Drug

• 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.

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  Jun 20, 2023
  
• Move over Ozempic — even more powerful weight-loss drug is in the works

  Industry analysts predict that tirzepatide could become one of the top-selling drugs ever, with annual sales topping US$50 billion.

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  Apr 27, 2023
  
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• Stiffer rules could prevent over-prescribing to U.S. patients, federal health minister says

  Concern 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.

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  Apr 13, 2023
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• U.S. eats into Canada’s Ozempic dose supply. Here why it’s an issue

  U.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.

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  Apr 12, 2023
• B.C. wants federal clamp on weight and diabetes drug Ozempic being exported to U.S.

  B.C. wants a federal government clampdown on prescription rules after thousands of doses of the weight loss drug Ozempic were sold to Americans by one Nova Scotia practitioner.

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  Mar 29, 2023
• Ozempic not a ‘quick fix’ for weight loss despite popularity: doctors

  Many Canadian obesity specialists and endocrinologists are welcoming Ozempic as a drug that actually works in treating what they say is a genetic, medical condition.

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  Mar 8, 2023
• A new drug is being called the ‘holy grail’ of weight-loss medicine. Is it true?

  Lorcaserin has been shown to be safe for long-term use.

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  Aug 28, 2018