Ozempic shortage: 'It's very concerning'

Ozempic, the specialist diabetes medicine that has been taken over by a Hollywood craze. As shortages of the drug create issues, the HSE has warned that using it for weight loss puts the population at risk. GP who specialises in obesity medicine, Dr Michael Crotty spoke to Kieran.

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Ozempic shortage: 'It's very concerning'

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Ozempic, the specialist diabetes medicine that has been taken over by a Hollywood craze.

As shortages of the drug create issues, the HSE has warned that using it for weight loss puts the population at risk.

GP who specialises in obesity medicine, Dr Michael Crotty spoke to Kieran.

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