The province of British Columbia says it's planning to restrict how much Ozempic can be sold to people outside Canada as American demand for the diabetes drug surges, driven by celebrities and online influencers claiming it can help with weight loss. Only prescribe for type 2 diabetes: companyOn Tuesday Novo Nordisk said in an email to CBC News that it has been working in close collaboration with the province to limit the sale of Ozempic. "The Minister of Health is ready to collaborate with provinces and territories, and we support the province of British Columbia in taking action to prevent any potential shortages of Ozempic in the province," said the statement