As it’s a prescription-only medicine, Ozempic has to be prescribed by a medical professional who will be able to assess whether or it is a safe treatment for you.

Who can have Ozempic Treatment in the UK? Ozempic is suitable for adults between the ages of 18 and 75 who have a

    1. Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher (27.5 for certain ethnicities)
    2. BMI of 27 or higher (24.5 for certain ethnicities) accompanied by a weight-related medical condition

 

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant
  • Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)
  • Personal or family history multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)
  • History of liver or kidney failure
  • History of pancreatitis
  • Taking insulin
  • Known hypersensitivity to semaglutide or any of the excipients in Wegovy

 

Please click here for Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning.