Since starting on Victoza early this year, I have managed to get my prescriptions filled all apart from one week in the autumn despite the shortages. I switched from a small independent pharmacy to a big Boots store who seemed to be getting more reliable supplies. However I put in a prescription recently and talked to Boots yesterday and they are doubtful they will be able to fulfill it this time. On searching the internet I found one worrying entry, which said that Victoza production was reduced to concentrate in Ozempic.
I emailed Novo Nordisk to ask why they thought this was a good idea, to in effect deprive diabetics of their medication?
This is their reply, whilst not addressing my actual question I thought members here would be interested to read it:
To address shortage, Novo Nordisk will cut production of Victoza to boost supply of Ozempic
Unable to scale up its manufacturing fast enough to meet the spiraling demand for its GLP-1 weight loss products, Novo Nordisk is employing a new strategy—reducing production of diabetes drug Victo | Unable to scale up its manufacturing fast enough to meet the spiraling demand for its GLP-1...
I emailed Novo Nordisk to ask why they thought this was a good idea, to in effect deprive diabetics of their medication?
This is their reply, whilst not addressing my actual question I thought members here would be interested to read it:
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