The article above cites a Hollywood nutritionist who stated that Ozempic’s appeal for those who wish to lose weight is how the drug delays food from making its way from the stomach to the small intestine. This gives the patient a feeling of fullness for longer and thus promotes weight loss.
According to a CBC article Alberta has decided to cover the ALS drug Albrioza, following several other provinces that have added the drug to their health coverage plans. The drug costs a whopping $18,500 a month per patient
