Wegovy Starter Delayed Until '24; Drug Shortages; Depression; When To Seek Fertility Counseling; September Specials

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SEPTMEBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

Wegovy starter dose restrictions persist into 2024; however Compounded Semaglutide available now.

Citing “unprecedented demand,” drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Thursday it expects supply restrictions on starter doses of the weight loss medicine Wegovy to persist into 2024, several months beyond its previous prediction.

The company is prioritizing higher, or so-called maintenance, doses of the medicine so that patients who have already started taking Wegovy can continue to access the drug, Doug Langa, executive vice president of North America Operations, told CNN. Novo Nordisk had said in May it expected supply restrictions on lower doses to continue through September.

Novo Nordisk expects Wegovy (Semaglutide) starter dose restrictions to persist into 2024, longer than previously forecasted. If you see one of our providers and qualify for Wegovy and do not want to wait or if your BMI is not in the obese range and would not qualify for it to be covered by insurance, we can give you a prescription and refer you to purchase compounded semaglutide from a quality weight loss center.

Schedule a Weight Consultation with either Alicia Loper or Rayna Tarlow.

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Drug Shortages as of September 1, 2023

The FDA has the following commonly prescribed medications listed as “shortage.” This means that patients may have trouble filling prescriptions of their medication. If you are taking one of these medications and your pharmacy is not able to fill the prescription, we are happy to send the prescription to a pharmacy of your choosing, we are also available to discuss alternative medications for you to consider. Unfortunately we do not have the ability to determine which pharmacies have the medication in stock. Up to date information is available HERE.

Stimulant Medications

GLP-1 Medications for diabetes/ weight loss

* compounded semaglutide or compounded tirzepatide available

Seasonal Depression Preparedness

By: Dr. Courtney Liggera

With summer coming to an end and autumn rapidly approaching, it’s a good time to begin thinking about how seasonal changes can impact us. The shorter days and gloomy weather that come with the winter months can trigger seasonal affective depression (“SAD”).

SAD typically begins at the beginning of autumn and can affect our daily life – specifically how we think and how we feel.

The onset of SAD can vary by person and location. Some people may experience symptoms after the first day of autumn since winter/autumn seasonal depression is related to sun exposure. This is when the transition to the winter solstice (the shortest day of the year) begins. Also, in the U.S., northern areas have shorter winter days than southern areas, so SAD may kick in earlier in the north.

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