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  • 1.  Ozempic shortage

    Posted 26-09-2023 16:07

    I take it that DA is advocating for T2D who are long term Ozempic users, whose T2D is stable as a result of Ozempic given the current TGA advice about the effect again of off label prescribing and supply. Supply is likely to be very difficult until into 2024 again. Good to see greed and poor ethics alive and well from some/many Australian prescribers and pharmacists. I give up. They won. I am not spending the rest of the year scouring Brisbane for supply. Will see my doctor to discuss other options.



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    Ann
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  • 2.  RE: Ozempic shortage

    Posted 26-09-2023 17:23

    Hi Ann,

    Diabetes Australia strongly urges all health professionals to prioritise this medicine for people living with type 2 diabetes until there is enough to support people using this medicine to manage other conditions.

    Diabetes Australia wants to hear from people living with diabetes using Ozempic about how it has helped you manage diabetes and what the impact the shortage has had on you. Add your voice to our Spark Change topic here.



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    Natasha, Ange and Anna

    Membership and Community Team
    community@diabetesaustralia.com.au
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  • 3.  RE: Ozempic shortage

    Posted 27-09-2023 06:57

    Sure, and I take it you have read the most recent TGA advice. Ozempic supply improved a few months ago but now has been over prescribed again, off label and also to new patients .This advice recommends doctors limit prescribing Ozempic to people who were previously stabilised with it. I will see my doctor today for discussion. 



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    Ann
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  • 4.  RE: Ozempic shortage

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    Posted 27-09-2023 08:48
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  • 5.  RE: Ozempic shortage

    Posted 28-09-2023 07:50

    Just as a side message. I managed to get Trulicity yesterday . 'Woo-Hoo !'     (Hope the Supply lasts)

    Hope everyone is feeling happy.      Cheers ,     Geoff



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    Geoff
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  • 6.  RE: Ozempic shortage

    Posted 29-09-2023 10:08

    Until these prescribers are prosecuted  I don't believe this  will change. 

    there is now more demand then ever for this in large because of social media 



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    Justin
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  • 7.  RE: Ozempic shortage

    Posted 29-09-2023 10:34

    Prosecuted for what, exactly? That won't happen because they are breaking no laws (unfortunately).



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    Paul D
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