Type 2 - Connect

I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!

I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!

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Ursula
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I thought the situation with ozempic Had improved I personally don't believe that people without a diabetic diagnosis should ever been allowed to access this drug. It is a quick for most fix without the diabetic diagnosis. I have battle with my weight all my life not to the extent of being morbidly obese but I've had to work on it with a healthy lifestyle and exercise. I feel each case should have been looked into thoroughly before writing a script .people want a quick ffix without putting in some hard work and this is why supply is  low everywhere. perhaps it's time to look for a new chemist. That actually invested, in his clients good luck with your search 

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Helen

Original Message:
Sent: 03-09-2024 13:23
From: Ursula
Subject: Ozempic Gone Again !!!!

I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!

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Ursula
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I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!

You have my utost sypathy Ursula.  I have been down the same road and I simply gave up.  Ozempic is not supplied to regional Australia on any sort of regular or sustainable basis. It has been stop/start all the way such that I simpy gave up.  I moved to slow release once a day insulin and combined with the CGM device I have things well under control.

One thing I found with stop/start Ozempic was that my gut started to become intolerant so I am happy to have moved away from that side effect.  I am hoping Mounjauro may become available one day on the PBS although I think demand is outstripping supply for this drug too - it is a much better option than Ozempic by all accounts.

I hear your frustration and my only way of dealing with it was to walk away. Ozempic, if it is not sustainably available, offers no solution to a T2 diabetic.  Have to leave it to the fatties who have the supplies cornered.

I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!

Christopher according to the TGA monjouro is already unavailable.

You have my utost sypathy Ursula.  I have been down the same road and I simply gave up.  Ozempic is not supplied to regional Australia on any sort of regular or sustainable basis. It has been stop/start all the way such that I simpy gave up.  I moved to slow release once a day insulin and combined with the CGM device I have things well under control.

One thing I found with stop/start Ozempic was that my gut started to become intolerant so I am happy to have moved away from that side effect.  I am hoping Mounjauro may become available one day on the PBS although I think demand is outstripping supply for this drug too - it is a much better option than Ozempic by all accounts.

I hear your frustration and my only way of dealing with it was to walk away. Ozempic, if it is not sustainably available, offers no solution to a T2 diabetic.  Have to leave it to the fatties who have the supplies cornered.

I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!

I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!

Not asking for pharmacist's shop name or their name but just curious as to where you're located.

I live in Canberra and haven't been without Ozempic during the "shortage" but did have to go to "half-dose" (either red pen or use the blue pen with only half the number of clicks to 1mg).

I do find it strange that you haven't been able to get a reasonable supply but, to be honest, it doesn't surprise me.

From your comments, in my opinion, it doesn't sound as if your pharmacy is looking after you and your health.  My pharmacy (not a discount one) has looked after me and my needs for quite a few years.  They know what I take and help me even when there are shortages in supply of various drugs.  (Isn't that what your local pharmacy should do?)

Did your pharmacy say why they haven't been able to source Ozempic for you?  (Do they have an issue with their supplier?)

Maybe it's time, if you have the ability, to move your business to another local pharmacy that will understand your needs and will help to look after your health.

If I've misread the situation, please explain further.

I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!

Not asking for pharmacist's shop name or their name but just curious as to where you're located.

I live in Canberra and haven't been without Ozempic during the "shortage" but did have to go to "half-dose" (either red pen or use the blue pen with only half the number of clicks to 1mg).

I do find it strange that you haven't been able to get a reasonable supply but, to be honest, it doesn't surprise me.

From your comments, in my opinion, it doesn't sound as if your pharmacy is looking after you and your health.  My pharmacy (not a discount one) has looked after me and my needs for quite a few years.  They know what I take and help me even when there are shortages in supply of various drugs.  (Isn't that what your local pharmacy should do?)

Did your pharmacy say why they haven't been able to source Ozempic for you?  (Do they have an issue with their supplier?)

Maybe it's time, if you have the ability, to move your business to another local pharmacy that will understand your needs and will help to look after your health.

If I've misread the situation, please explain further.

I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!

I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!

I certainly don't mean to offend anyone here and I apologise in advance if I do.....

Seriously.... how did we all survive before Ozempic????

This has far reaching complications for supply and I feel it should never have been introduced in the first place.

You have those who need it for medical reasons and those who don't.  Those who do not should never been issued a script without a full medical.  To loose weight the 'lazy way' is not good enough or I'm sure they jumped on the "mental health bandwagon" while that is the forefront if all else failed.

It has more cons than pros from every facet of it.   what happened to people taking personal responsibility for their lives ....  I have had to vigantly look at every label everytime I want to eat but it is waht it is, I'm still alive and hope to be for a lot longer yet.  Those who are struggling, stressed out regarding ozempic is it really worth it?

All i've heard from this is about the fatties (non diabetic) bragging how much weight they lost but at what cost?  "food for thought"

I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!

Helen

Ozempic is a last resort for me. I am injecting insulin four times a day and watching my BGL's climb. I have seen a Nutritionist as the Dietitians were no help. I have a low histamine, low carbohydrate & low yeast diet. I exercise almost everyday for an hour (Did the Beat it Programme and stayed on at the gym, do Line Dancing and Pilates as well as walking. Medications pile on the weight and due to MCAS  (brought on by Pfizer) I have Chronic Fatigue. I was allergic to Trulicity and was loathe to try Ozempic thinking it would be the same but it is having a good effect. The crux of the problem is Metropolitan areas are everything to the government us Country Cousins come last in any sphere. Maybe Diabetes Australia can look into the disparity City vs Country and get us equal rights to medication and services.

I certainly don't mean to offend anyone here and I apologise in advance if I do.....

Seriously.... how did we all survive before Ozempic????

This has far reaching complications for supply and I feel it should never have been introduced in the first place.

You have those who need it for medical reasons and those who don't.  Those who do not should never been issued a script without a full medical.  To loose weight the 'lazy way' is not good enough or I'm sure they jumped on the "mental health bandwagon" while that is the forefront if all else failed.

It has more cons than pros from every facet of it.   what happened to people taking personal responsibility for their lives ....  I have had to vigantly look at every label everytime I want to eat but it is waht it is, I'm still alive and hope to be for a lot longer yet.  Those who are struggling, stressed out regarding ozempic is it really worth it?

All i've heard from this is about the fatties (non diabetic) bragging how much weight they lost but at what cost?  "food for thought"

I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!

I certainly don't mean to offend anyone here and I apologise in advance if I do.....

Seriously.... how did we all survive before Ozempic????

This has far reaching complications for supply and I feel it should never have been introduced in the first place.

You have those who need it for medical reasons and those who don't.  Those who do not should never been issued a script without a full medical.  To loose weight the 'lazy way' is not good enough or I'm sure they jumped on the "mental health bandwagon" while that is the forefront if all else failed.

It has more cons than pros from every facet of it.   what happened to people taking personal responsibility for their lives ....  I have had to vigantly look at every label everytime I want to eat but it is waht it is, I'm still alive and hope to be for a lot longer yet.  Those who are struggling, stressed out regarding ozempic is it really worth it?

All i've heard from this is about the fatties (non diabetic) bragging how much weight they lost but at what cost?  "food for thought"

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Helen

Original Message:
Sent: 03-09-2024 13:23
From: Ursula
Subject: Ozempic Gone Again !!!!

I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!

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Ursula
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Helen Ozempic prescription is for management of my blood glucose. I am not overweight. It has been very beneficial for me. The trouble with media and others including a recent DA speaker is that they don't specify that clearly enough.

I certainly don't mean to offend anyone here and I apologise in advance if I do.....

Seriously.... how did we all survive before Ozempic????

This has far reaching complications for supply and I feel it should never have been introduced in the first place.

You have those who need it for medical reasons and those who don't.  Those who do not should never been issued a script without a full medical.  To loose weight the 'lazy way' is not good enough or I'm sure they jumped on the "mental health bandwagon" while that is the forefront if all else failed.

It has more cons than pros from every facet of it.   what happened to people taking personal responsibility for their lives ....  I have had to vigantly look at every label everytime I want to eat but it is waht it is, I'm still alive and hope to be for a lot longer yet.  Those who are struggling, stressed out regarding ozempic is it really worth it?

All i've heard from this is about the fatties (non diabetic) bragging how much weight they lost but at what cost?  "food for thought"

I am living on a cliffs edge mentally. This ongoing issue of not being able to source necessary medications, (not just Ozempic) I rang 15 chemists last Friday before I found one an hours drive away that had any available. One said he had it but because I am not a regular customer he wouldn't let me have any. I can't rely on my usual Pharmacy as he kept my 'script for 4 months & failed to notify me that stick had come in. It's not the dosage I require but anything is better than nothing. Now to start ringing around again . TGA say it is limited availability. Limited to who. City folk only !!! I thank the pharmacy that had some available and for his vigilance in making sure I am a bona fide Type 2 Diabetic by asking for my NDSS card. I also showed him my Diabetes Australia membership and showed him the Libre sensor in my arm. It shouldn't be this hard to try & stay healthy. I am over it !!!!