Letters to the Editor: Regulate Ozempic to prevent misuse

A reader says an epidemic is a real possibility

Ozempic is licensed for prescription in Ireland to treat cases of type-2 diabetes and off-label for obesity. Picture: Mario Tama/Getty Images

Is the clock ticking for Ireland to be riddled with an Ozempic misusage epidemic? And, more importantly, are we ready to handle one?

The global rise of the popular weight loss drug and the potential creation of a new manufacturing hub here in Ireland has been celebrated by many, but what about the growing red flags around its misuse that we’ve seen?