Is Wegovy the same as Ozempic?

Yes, Wegovy® is the same as Ozempic® in many ways: Both are the brand (trade) names of the medication semaglutide, a GLP1-receptor agonist. However, there are two major differences: the FDA-indication and the dosing. Wegovy is FDA-approved for weight loss while Ozempic is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes. The dosing of Wegovy and Ozempic are similar, but the maximum dose of Wegovy is 2.4 mg compared to 2 mg of Ozempic. Soon after Wegovy came on the market, there were issues with the medication’s supply, and many patients were unable to continue taking or even start the medication. As a result, Ozempic more recently has been used as a Wegovy alternative for weight loss while Wegovy is not in stock.  

Learn more about weight loss with Wegovy or taking Ozempic at Form Health.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brooke Marsico, PA-C

Brooke Marsico completed her physician assistant training at Midwestern University in 2011. She began her practice in the field of Obesity Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago where she practiced from 2016 to 2021. She went on to treat patients living with obesity at Cleveland Clinic from 2021 to 2022 prior to joining the team at Form Health. Brooke is passionate about helping patients living with obesity achieve meaningful weight loss and improve their health. Her practice focuses on individualized behavioral and pharmacological intervention to help patients reach their goals. She is also experienced in managing patients who have a history of bariatric surgery.

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