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Alternatives to Ozempic

7 alternatives found

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Ozempic (semaglutide) is a once-weekly injectable medication developed by Novo Nordisk, FDA-approved in 2017 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Its active ingredient, semaglutide, is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that works by stimulating insulin secretion, reducing glucagon production, and significantly decreasing appetite by slowing gastric emptying and acting on brain satiety centers.

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Wegovy

Higher-dose semaglutide specifically approved for weight loss

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Mounjaro

Tirzepatide (dual GIP/GLP-1), Eli Lilly, potentially greater weight loss

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Ozempic (Semaglutide 0.5-2mg)

Alternative to Ozempic

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Zepbound

Tirzepatide approved specifically for weight loss (Eli Lilly)

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Rybelsus

Oral semaglutide (same molecule as Ozempic, taken by mouth)

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Victoza

Older GLP-1 (liraglutide), daily injection, well-established

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Saxenda

Liraglutide weight-loss version, daily injection

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