People unable to afford private weight-loss services or treatments likely to be among most at risk for developing obesity and its complications, experts say.
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The Ontario government is taking steps to restrict access to Ozempic and conserve its supply for people with Type 2 diabetes under a province-funded program amid shortages due to popular demand for the drug for weight loss.
Starting Wednesday, patients must meet specific criteria to get coverage under the program, mainly limiting coverage of the drug to those with type 2 diabetes.