Some U.S. patients taking the two highest doses of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss drug are facing difficulty filling their prescriptions, eight doctors around the country told Reuters this week, suggesting a new supply challenge for the popular medicine. Wegovy is a weekly injection that can help patients shed 15% of their weight alongside diet and exercise changes. Walgreens, one of the biggest U.S. pharmacies, is experiencing supply shortages for the higher strengths, spokesperson Erin Love
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Most doctors get little training in the science of obesity or how to counsel people with the disease. As a result, many patients experience stigma in the exam room.