Ruairi Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I want to bring up the issue of the lack of Ozempic, which is a diabetes drug. It is also seen at times as a weight-loss drug. This could be part of the issue. I think there was an issue with production; numbers are down. People with diabetes have told me of their difficulty in getting it. It was brought to my attention by a man who has been a diabetic for 26 years. Seven years ago he was put on this drug. At times, his pharmacy does not have it so he goes without which causes huge issues for him. Lately, his pharmacy ordered ten batches and only received two. He has been told that there is an alternative but he has to go to a clinic to be assessed for that. We all know the timeline for something like this and, therefore, this is an issue that needs to be examkined. First and foremost, we have to make sure we deliver for those with diabetes who absolutely require this, whatever about any other uses this particular drug has.

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