Have you been prescribed ozempic?Hi, hope everyone is well. Just wondering if anyone has had any problems with being prescribed Ozempic? I am type 2 and a bmi of 32. However the gp has said I do not fit the criteria.
I would imagine it's quite expensive.Hi, I was prescribed through the company private healthcare. However, as it’s private, I have to pay, and the healthcare can not cover. I’ve been using Ozempic for 4 weeks, lost a stone, no side effects, reduced appetite.
Just wondering if anyone has had any challenges with being prescribed Ozempic from their GP.
I think there are a couple of issues going on here. Firstly your BMI is borderline for a type 2 getting it as I understand. I was put on Victoza (similar med) about a year ago, my BMI was then 34.5 and I was told it should only be prescribed once BMI is 35 or over. I joked and said I could get it up to 35! I got it prescribed.GP have said even though I am type 2 and bmi is32, that I don’t fit the criteria.
I think there are a couple of issues going on here. Firstly your BMI is borderline for a type 2 getting it as I understand. I was put on Victoza (similar med) about a year ago, my BMI was then 34.5 and I was told it should only be prescribed once BMI is 35 or over. I joked and said I could get it up to 35! I got it prescribed.
Then late last year it became impossible to get it due to the global shortages @Lamont D refers to. Fast forward to a few weeks ago and I learnt that oral Ryselbus (Semaglutide the same drug as Ozempic)was to be used in place of the scarce injections. It might be worth asking exactly why you were refused further prescriptions of Ozempic but also ask if you could have Rybelsus instead.
GPs are able to 'bend' the rules though. When I was still diagnosed as T2, and none of the tablets worked for me, my GP offered me Ozempic. Due to weight loss, my BMI at the time was 19! I refused to take it. So he put me on insulin and sent me to see the consultant. Now diagnosed with T1 and so so glad I didn't take him up on his offer. But my point is, they can bend the rules it shouldn't be a flat no just cos you don't meet one of the criteria. I guess it depends on the GP though and their ex9erience with diabetes.That’s good to know, GP said no as although the criteria states a BMI of over 30, to qualify BMI is from 40. She offered no alternative, however, will see if Rybelsus is possible. Thank you
I asked my gp about a year ago if he could prescribe ozempic and he said there were lots of other drugs I could try first. Now with all the negative reports I’ve read on ozempic I’m glad I didn’t use it. Diet, Metformin and Forxiga have drastically improved my BG and hba1c so I’m happy with what I’m doing.GP have said even though I am type 2 and bmi is32, that I don’t fit the criteria. Was wondering if anyone else has had similar GP responses?