How off-brand injections are easing the shortage Once the FDA placed semaglutide on its shortage list, compounding pharmacies which make specialty medications nationwide got the green light last fall to begin making a product identical to Ozempic and Wegovy
1 However, Ozempic uses lower doses than were tested in STEP 8, and it isnt licensed for weight loss in the UK
Patients with severe renal impairment should be carefully evaluated by their provider before initiating therapy, as gastrointestinal side effects may lead to dehydration and potentially affect renal function
The FDA's overview of GLP-1 medications also highlights the importance of using these medications under appropriate medical supervision
Mick is an optometrist and residency director at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, a clinical professor at UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science and holds a volunteer faculty appointment at the UC San Francisco department of ophthalmology
How to Read Omzo's Marketing Language Omzo's lander and website use promotional language consistent with how telehealth weight-loss platforms compete for attention in 2026
