semaglutide fda shortage status january 2025 Ozempic and Wegovy worldwide due to off-label use for cosmetic The weight loss drug shortage

While some health care insurers cover Ozempic for type 2 diabetes, not all cover it for obesity treatment or weight loss

Unlisted potential side effects include, but are not limited to, vision loss, stomach paralysis and intestinal blockages

A definitive timeline cannot be provided without Health Canada authorization and subsequent market and reimbursement steps

Many side effects can often be managed with proper dose escalation, hydration, nutrition counseling, and regular follow-up

People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, MEN2 syndrome, active pancreatitis, or severe gastroparesis should not take GLP-1 agonists at all