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Is Everyone Having Trouble Getting Their Ozempic Any Alternative This Is Crazy I Need It .

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Calgary, Alberta ,Canada
November 22, 2023
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I was on Ozempic until the shortage occurred so switched to Trulicity. It took the third highest dose to get the same effect but I'm happy with it as I tolerate it better than Ozempic

December 5, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

Yes; my husband and I are on Ozempic; I was on Victoza for 11 years; but the government will not cover it. I react badly to all other medications. So I need it too. I was told it was on back order indefinitely and we both need it in 6 weeks.I struggled for three and a half years to lose the 70 lbs I had to lose; 60 myself and 10 lbs on Ozempic and myself. It is not the weight loss drug they say it is. You have to work on it for it to work!

November 22, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

I am having trouble. I have a great pharmacist and she has a list of those needing it for diabetes and she fills those first if she gets any pens in. I have started talking it every 10 days to make a pen last 40 days instead of 30. I have had twice I wasn't able to get a pen and I called my doctor and they had a sample they could give me.

November 22, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

I had my rx filled yesterday, but my pharmacist said that with the shortage, she may not have it for me next time. So I have 4 wks then will see. This is after I went through hoops getting our drug plan to cover it. Now I will have to see if they cover the pill form. if I can't get the pen. Ozempic has really helped me with my diabetes & lose some weight as well. I am so frustrated over the shortage. My pharmacist said it's the actual pen that is in short supply, not the med. You'd think they could do something.

December 8, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thanks

November 25, 2023

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