Etiket: Ozempic
The slimming bug | Ozempic, the magic injection?
Admit it or hide it? In Hollywood, stars who inject themselves with Ozempic – or a similar prescription drug – melt before our eyes and almost all keep quiet the…
Ozempic prescriptions without consultation | The Ministry of Health “very concerned”
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) says it is “very concerned” by the ease with which it is possible to obtain a prescription for Ozempic through a Quebec…
Would berberine be a natural Ozempic for weight loss?
Berberine, a natural product that has been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine for hundreds of years, is all the rage right now among those wanting to lose weight.…
Ozempic and weight loss: also give the lifestyle a chance!
The results of the research work leading to the development of new drugs like Ozempic have just been recognized as the scientific breakthrough of the year 2023 by the journal…
The shortage of the drug Ozempic will last until 2024 in Canada
Health Canada says it is working with manufacturers to make diabetes drugs, including Ozempic, more available during a global shortage fueled by high demand that is expected to last until…
Medical grossophobia: “I was like in shock” – A patient who struggled with eating disorders was offered Ozempic by her doctor
A young woman who gained weight after recovering from an eating disorder is still outraged at being offered an appetite suppressant to lose weight by her family doctor. • Read…
What about the manufacturer’s responsibility in the Ozempic shortage?
For some time now, not a week has gone by without the media mentioning the current shortage of Ozempic, the drug developed to treat type 2 diabetes, but widely used…
Wegovy, Ozempic… Behind the expansion of the Novo Nordisk factory in Chartres, the worrying success of antidiabetics used as appetite suppressants
Welcome Health Medicine The Novo Nordisk laboratory, the world’s leading producer of insulin, is expanding its French factory in Chartres, in Eure-et-Loir. Two of its drugs have become very popular…
Will drugs like Ozempic take down the junk food industry?
Some investors remain hungry these days. Stocks of companies in the fast food sector have been losing momentum since January. A trend that coincides with the emergence of new drugs…
Will drugs like Ozempic take down the junk food industry?
Some investors remain hungry these days. Stocks of companies in the fast food sector have been losing momentum since January. A trend that coincides with the emergence of new drugs…
Grocery Basket | Ozempic rather than Oreo
As the demand for weight management medications continues to reshape eating habits, the diet industry risks being seen as a purveyor of unhealthy foods in this emerging weight loss-focused world.…
Restaurant Sales Projections | Income nibbled by Ozempic
The Montreal franchiser MTY – behind Mikes, Scores, Bâton Rouge, Thaï Express, Valentine and many other brands – saw its stock hit its lowest level in a year this week…
“I didn’t think it would be so difficult”: Quebecers deprived of Ozempic fear regaining lost weight
Quebecers now deprived of the drug Ozempic for weight loss due to shortages or excessively high costs are having difficulty stopping the treatment and fear regaining the lost pounds. “I…
Testimonial | No, Ozempic does not work miracles against obesity. But he can help.
I read with interest and curiosity some opinions regarding the use of Ozempic. I myself have a well-informed opinion on the subject: I am both a family doctor and a…
‘Human dramas’ due to end of Ozempic coverage
“Human tragedies, I see them every day in my office! ” The DD Marie-Philippe Morin, specialist in bariatric medicine, is discouraged. Angry too. Private insurers have recently decided to stop…
Opinion – We must stop demonizing the use of Ozempic in obesity
On June 2, several insurance companies announced the cessation of reimbursement for Ozempic in obesity. In 2018, 26.8% of Canadians suffered from obesity, i.e. a BMI greater than 30 kg/m2.…
Minister Christian Dubé questions a group of pharmacists about Ozempic
The Minister of Health, Christian Dubé, took advantage of the study of Bill 15 on Health Quebec to question a group of pharmacists on the growing use of the drug…
Ozempic is not a magic bullet for weight loss, experts say
Increasingly known on social networks for its ability to lose weight quickly, the drug Ozempic is gaining popularity in Canada. Experts warn, however, that its use should be restricted to…
Ozempic is not a magic bullet for weight loss, experts say
Increasingly known on social networks for its ability to lose weight quickly, the drug Ozempic is gaining popularity in Canada. Experts warn, however, that its use should be restricted to…
Weight loss | Ozempic is not a miracle drug, say experts
Increasingly known on social networks for its ability to lose weight quickly, the drug Ozempic is gaining popularity in Canada. Experts warn, however, that its use should be restricted to…