Semaglutide medications — including Ozempic and Wegovy — have spiked in popularity, with 6% of U.S. adults having tried the injectable weight-loss drugs and 3% currently using them, according to a ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Wegovy (semaglutide) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight loss and weight management in people with ...

Imagine this scenario: You’ve been diligently working toward your weight management goals, and your healthcare team has prescribed Wegovy (semaglutide). You’re excited, you’ve done your research, and ...

A pill version of semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — helped people lose more than 13% of their body weight in a late-stage trial, pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announced ...

If you’re considering a semaglutide medication like Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss, you may be a bit worried about the weekly injections. Both medications come in a pre-filled pen so you can inject ...