Ozempic
semaglutide
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Prescription requiredOzempic vs Wegovy
Understand reviewed ingredients, approved uses, formulations and pharmacy acquisition benchmarks.
Wegovy
semaglutide
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Prescription requiredShared ingredients, classes or uses do not establish interchangeability or identical eligibility.
The key differences
Same active ingredient
Ozempic and Wegovy contain semaglutide. A shared ingredient does not establish interchangeability.
Approved uses and eligibility
The reviewed uses and their qualifications differ. Shared use concepts do not mean identical eligibility.
How they are taken
Ozempic: injection, once weekly. Ozempic: tablet, once daily. Wegovy: injection, once weekly. Wegovy: tablet, once daily. Routine frequency does not describe dose or titration.
Pharmacy acquisition benchmarks
Historical NADAC trends are available within individual products. They are not retail or patient prices and cannot rank these medicines by cost.
At a glance
Active ingredient
Ozempicsemaglutide
Wegovysemaglutide
Medication class
OzempicGLP-1 receptor agonist
WegovyGLP-1 receptor agonist
Prescription status
OzempicPrescription required
WegovyPrescription required
This comparison provides factual information and does not recommend a treatment. Treatment decisions belong with a qualified healthcare professional.
This snapshot does not assess complete contraindications, interactions or adverse effects.