MSN: Semaglutide (Ozempic), Dulaglutide (Trulicity), Liraglutide (Victoza)

DHSC has published tier 3 medicine supply notifications (MSN) for the following items:

Semaglutide (Ozempic) 0.25mg, 0.5mg and 1mg solution for injection in a pre-filled pen: intermittent supply throughout 2024. New patient initiations cannot be supported.
Dulaglutide (Trulicity) 0.75mg, 1.5mg, 3mg and 4.5mg solution for injection in a pre-filled pen intermittent supply throughout 2024. New patient initiations cannot be supported.
Liraglutide (Victoza) 6mg/ml solution for injection in a pre-filled pen: out of stock until end of 2024

View the MSN for alternative prescription options.

Up-to-date information about medicine supply issues is available via the online Medicines Supply Tool

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