In just a few years Ozempic has become one of the most famous drugs in the entire world. This diabetes drug has been transformed into a weight loss treatment that has created a tremendous economic and social impact.
More and more people are interested in Ozempic, so here are some questions and answers to help you understand what it is, how it works, and where you can buy it.
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What is ozempic?
Ozempic is the trade name of the drug, but its active compound is semaglutide. It is the active compound of another medicine made by the same pharmaceutical company (Danish Novo Nordisk): Wegovi.
Ozempic was developed as a treatment for diabetes, but after demonstrating its effectiveness in weight loss, a second trade name was introduced for sale targeting this second use.
Due to the threat of shortages in Spain, priority is given to the use of these drugs for glycemic control.
And what is semaglutide?
This compound is a GLP-1 receptor agonists (Glucagon-like peptide type 1), that is, it is a compound that mimics the GLP-1 hormone in our body.
Our body releases this hormone after eating serves two functions. First: It alerts our body to produce insulin that our body will need to manage the sugar we eat. Second: It communicates with our brain to create a feeling of satisfaction.
Semaglutide is able to fulfill both functions: that is, it warns our body that it must produce insulin, which makes it an effective treatment against type 2 diabetes; And Gives us a sense of satisfactionWhich makes us eat less and hence lose weight.
Semaglutide is not free of side effects. Many of them are related to our gastrointestinal health, such as nausea or diarrhea. Its use in diabetic patients may be associated with retinopathy. Potentially serious but rare adverse effects include pancreatitis.
Authorities and laboratories continue to study other possible effects of the drug, both negative and positive.
How much money does it cost?
This drug is marketed as a loaded pen containing an injectable solution with the active compound in different amounts: 0.25 ml; 0.5 ml and 1 ml, healthcare professionals prescribe dosages based on individual response to treatment.
Although it is possible to find Ozempic, its marketing is restricted and can only be dispensed with a prescription, due to some shortages. Precisely to reduce the problems related to this shortage, the health approved the arrival of Wegovy in Spanish pharmacies at the end of April. Of course, prioritizing its use for glycemic control as well.
Ozempic retail price 128.15 euros (VAT inclusive) in different forms (0.25 ml; 0.5 ml and 1 ml).
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