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A: Generally no. ODSP requires strict diabetes criteria.
If you are diabetic and get denied, file an internal review immediately. Sometimes the pharmacy uses the wrong DIN (drug identification number).
: Coverage is strictly limited to adult patients with Type 2 diabetes.
It is prescribed for weight loss (even if you have obesity or other metabolic issues). The Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) does not list Ozempic for weight management.