Got sick from Ozempic – get compensation

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Got sick from Ozempic – get compensation
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Four people in Denmark, who contracted the serious eye disease Naion after taking the drugs Ozempic or Wegovy, are now receiving a combined total of over 1.1 million kronor in compensation from the state.

Both weight loss preparations are manufactured by Danish company Novo Nordisk.

The amount can be increased further if the eye disease has also led to a loss of income from work.

The decision is the first in a series, in total over 40 patients in Denmark have demanded compensation after being affected by Naion.

Studies have shown that the risk of developing the disease is about 1 in 10,000, but that it can double when people with type 2 diabetes are treated with Ozempic or similar drugs. The eye disease Naion can lead to vision loss.

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