What is the difference between Ozempic and Wegovy?
Wegovy and Ozempic are two brand names for the same drug – semaglutide.
The different brands of semaglutide are prescribed for patients with different medical conditions. Semaglutide has two medical licences:
- Ozempic is the brand name of the drug licenced for people with type-2 diabetes
- Wegovy is the brand name of the drug licenced for people who have obesity or are overweight and have additional health problems.
Until recently, Ozempic was prescribed “off-label” to treat obesity as semaglutide did not have a licence for this medical condition. Since Wegovy was launched, we no longer need to prescribe Ozempic out of licence.
