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Key Takeaways: Wegovy vs Ozempic Both medications contain identical active ingredient: semaglutide Wegovy is FDA-approved for weight loss, Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes Wegovys maximum dose is 2.4 mg weekly, Ozempic tops out at 2 mg weekly Clinical trials showing 14.9% average weight loss used Wegovys 2.4 mg dose Wegovy costs $1,349/month, Ozempic costs $969/month (both without insurance) Insurance often covers Ozempic for diabetes but denies Wegovy for weight loss Compounded semaglutide at $199/month offers same benefits at fraction of the cost Both cause similar side effects: nausea, diarrhea, constipation The Basics: What Are Wegovy and Ozempic

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