It currently makes three drugs that contain semaglutide, including: Wegovy, a once-weekly injectable medicine for weight loss and cardiovascular risk reduction Ozempic, a once-weekly injectable medicine for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk reduction, often prescribed off-label (for a non-FDA-approved use) for weight loss Rybelsus, a daily oral medicine for managing blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes, and sometimes prescribed off-label for weight loss These three brand-name medicines are the only FDA-approved semaglutide products
I was lucky." Doctors are also urging people to stick with FDA-approved drugs, not similar drugs made at compounding pharmacies that can come with the wrong amount of ingredients
insurance claims data collected between January 2019 and June 2025, focusing on adults aged 18 to 64 with type 2 diabetes and a body mass index of at least 25
Calcium supports bone health, particularly important during significant weight loss
Semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used for type 2 diabetes and weight management, requires careful temperature control to maintain its effectiveness