Diabetics face medicine shortage as slimming craze thins supply of Ozempic


PETALING JAYA: The global craze over Ozempic as a weight-loss solution has hit Malaysia, with pharmacies experiencing a surge in demand for the diabetes medication, resulting in a shortage.

Malaysian Pharmacists Society president Amrahi Buang confirmed the shortage, attributing it to increased demand from non-diabetic individuals for its weight loss effects.

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