Health Canadas regulatory approach reflects similar constraints to those facing the FDA
Clinical studies show that patients who use Ozempic experience significant weight loss compared to those using a placebo
The medication does its job
However, a recurring and consistent pattern of complaints across BBB, Reddit, and patient forums raises meaningful quality questions: Multiple BBB complaints describe medication that appeared visibly thinner than expected, in one case described as almost indistinguishable from saline, with zero weight loss results despite proper dosing and dosage increases
Available from: Vosburg RW, El Chaar M, El Djouzi S, Docimo S, Choi D, LaMasters T et al (2022) Literature review on antiobesity medication use for metabolic and bariatric surgery patients from the american society for metabolic and bariatric surgery clinical issues committee