Novo Nordisk Announces FDA Resolution of Wegovy® and Ozempic® Supply Shortage in the U.S.

24 February 2025 | Monday | News

With increased manufacturing efforts and $6.5 billion in U.S. investments, Novo Nordisk ensures a steady supply of Wegovy® and Ozempic® to meet nationwide demand, prioritizing patient safety and access.
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Novo Nordisk announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the shortage of Wegovy® and Ozempic® is resolved. The FDA's assessment confirms the U.S. supply of these prescription-only GLP-1 medicines now meets or exceeds both current and projected U.S. demand.

We continue to operate production facilities 24 hours a day, seven days a week with all doses of Wegovy® and Ozempic® being shipped regularly to wholesalers. This update comes after ongoing dialogue with the FDA, and substantial efforts by Novo Nordisk to increase manufacturing capacity, including $6.5 billion dollars of investments in the U.S. this year alone.

"We are pleased the FDA has declared that supply of the only real, FDA-approved semaglutide medicines is resolved, affirming that Novo Nordisk is meeting or exceeding current and projected nationwide demand. No one should have to compromise their health due to misinformation and reach for fake or illegitimate knockoff drugs that pose significant safety risks to patients," said Dave Moore, Executive Vice President, U.S. Operations and Global Business Development and President of Novo Nordisk Inc. "Patient safety remains our top priority and, in line with our purpose to improve lives and health, we continue to partner, educate, and advocate for expanded, affordable access to our medicines for those who need and rely on them."

Novo Nordisk also continues to invest in new ways to help patients easily fill their Wegovy® prescriptions, including the recently launched AI-powered app, Find My Meds. Find My Meds is designed to help both new and existing patients locate available doses of Wegovy® at nearby retail pharmacies. This is a valuable tool in instances when individuals may not be able to immediately fill their prescription for the dose they need at their preferred pharmacy, which is important for continuity of care and better health outcomes.

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