novo nordisk semaglutide shortage Nordisk's officially concludes in the US, spelling major threat for weight loss drug compounders ⚠️Medicine shortage update - Ozempic

Weeks 14: 0.25 mg once a week Weeks 58: 0.5 mg Weeks 912: 1 mg Weeks 1316: 1.7 mg (if needed) Week 17 and beyond: 2.4 mg (maintenance) Weeks 14: 2.5 mg weekly (starting dose) Week 5+: 5 mg weekly Increase by 2.5 mg every 4 weeks if needed Maximum: 15 mg weekly Your provider will help you determine the right pace based on how youre responding

This is a very serious problem

Semaglutide is a clinically proven weight loss treatment, available as an injection under the brand name Wegovy

Upon approval, benefit from 24/7 care coordination and support that covers everything from appointment scheduling to prescription refills, complemented by accessible communication with your care team whenever you require adjustments or have questions about your plan

With the national shortage resolved, federal law prohibits pharmacies from routinely compounding products that are essentially copies of FDA-approved medications such as Wegovy