Wegovy
Every GLP-1 the FDA has approved, and the active ingredient inside each one.
Definition
Semaglutide sold as a weekly injection for weight management, approved by the FDA in 2021 and dosed 0.25 to 2.4 mg. Same molecule as Ozempic, aimed higher. Worth knowing when you shop: a compounded seller advertising “semaglutide” is not selling you Wegovy, and the price gap between the two is the largest in this market.
Wegovy in our brand-comparison piece →
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