Ozempi

[Gagsman 01]

I take Ozempic weekly.
Unfortunately for me the chemist is unable to source my prescription whereby I am left in limbo.
I have rung the surgery twice, explained the case and yet it appears they are uninterested.
Has any other diabetic found themselves in this situation?

 

[Pipp]

I take Ozempic weekly.
Unfortunately for me the chemist is unable to source my prescription whereby I am left in limbo.
I have rung the surgery twice, explained the case and yet it appears they are uninterested.
Has any other diabetic found themselves in this situation?

Hello, and welcome, @Gagsman 01 .

Unfortunately we have had lots of members report similar shortages of this and similar meds.

A search of forums ‘ Ozempic shortage’ will assist you finding others in similar situation.

 

[Rachox]

Welcome to the forum @Gagsman 01 , yes I was on Victoza which I have been unable to get for about six weeks. I’m now on Rybelsus a tablet version in the same group of meds. Here’s a statement from Diabetes U.K. regarding the situation:

Our response to serious supply issues of drugs for people with type 2 diabetes

UPDATE, 3rd January 2024: A new National Patient Safety Alert has been issued by NHS England and the Department for Health and Social Care to address supply issues with GLP-1 RA medication. This will open up new prescribing of Rybelsus (semaglutide) tablets to people living with type 2 diabetes...

www.diabetes.org.uk

 

[LindiePops]

I'm the same. My Trulicity ended up being prescribed to those that couldn't get Ozempic, but it's now ran out too. After a month of nothing, I'm now on the tablet Rybelsus, but had to get permission from the clinical lead at the Diabetic Clinic (at the hospital) to be prescribed it. Apparently, they're worried about shortages of this too.

My numbers went really high and still aren't back to where they were. Looks like Trulicity won't be back in stock until 2025. All this because of non diabetics being incorrectly prescribed these drugs for quick weight loss!!!