Wegovy vs Ozempic: same drug, different use, different dose

You saw Wegovy in the news. You saw Ozempic in the news. Your cousin says one is for diabetes and the other is for weight. Your pharmacy friend says they are actually the same thing. You are confused. That confusion is fair, and this article clears it honestly. The short answer: Wegovy and Ozempic are the same drug molecule, semaglutide, given as a weekly under-the-skin injection. They are not different medicines. What is different is the approved use written on the label, and the maximum dose. Ozempic is approved for type-2 diabetes (and heart-risk reduction in people who have both diabetes and heart disease). Wegovy is approved for weight management (and heart-risk reduction in adults with obesity or overweight plus heart disease). Same drug, different label, different dose. This is a medical topic, so talk to your doctor before any decision. This article does not prescribe anything.