We are increasingly receiving requests from patients without chronic conditions - especially without diabetes - to be prescribed Ozempic or similar drugs.
However, we prescribe these drugs only for when the following conditions are met:
In doing so, we adhere to the guidelines of the NHG (Dutch College of General Practitioners) for diabetes and obesity. Note that the NHG currently still advises against the use of these drugs in obesity, read more here about that.
Ozempic is a medicine intended for people with type 2 diabetes. Ozempic's active ingredient, semaglutide, mimics the action of GLP-1 hormone, which affects blood sugar levels and appetite.
The practice is closed this summer on:
You can call GP practice Melkweg on these days (only) for urgent matters: 020 647 5204. On other days, you can call our assistants as always. Appointments made with our practice assistants will continue as usual.
Doctor Mandjes will be on holiday from 11 August to 29 August, when you will temporarily not be able to use the patient portal. The practice is otherwise open as usual, except for the above days.
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