The announcement of $2.2 billion over the next four years for primary, community and public health care is welcomed in principle by the College. However, the primary care sector requirement of a funding boost of between $353 million and $1.36 billion .
A doctor at a Dutch weight-loss clinic is selling prescriptions for the diabetes drug Ozempic, currently popular among people wanting to lose weight, via Marktplaats. RTL Nieuws bought a six-month prescription from the BIG registered doctor for 200 euros. He sent the prescription to a pharmacy and the medicine was delivered without a consultation, medical check, or even asking about other medications being used.