A lot of people are using it for cosmetic purposes
Patients and care providers have also reported a phenomenon of Ozempic babies tied to fertility changes experienced by some women who take GLP-1 medications
Where are we now
The measured semaglutide content substantially exceeded the labeled amount in each sample by 29% to 39%, meaning that users could receive up to 39% more semaglutide per injection
What the Current Research Says About GLP-1 Use in Adolescents In 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics released clinical practice guidelines recommending that doctors offer obesity medications, including GLP-1 medications, for kids aged 12 and older with obesity, as part of a broader treatment plan that also includes nutrition and lifestyle support
The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, the industry association for pharmacies, said in an email that if public and private insurance plans add the generic medications to their formularies, they might be substituted for brand-name Ozempic As Health Canada has approved these products (Dr