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Since June 2026, semaglutide has also been available as a daily tablet, the Wegovy pill, on private prescription

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Semaglutide is available in several formulations approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Ozempic: approved for type 2 diabetes but often prescribed off-label for weight loss under medical supervision Wegovy: specifically approved for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with related health conditions Rybelsus: the oral (pill) version of semaglutide, taken daily rather than by weekly injection Each option has different dosages and indications, and our endocrinologists help you determine which if any best fits your health profile