Pada masa ini, semaglutide is only approved for weight loss under the brand name Wegovy. The typical dose for weight loss is 2.4 milligrams, administered weekly as subcutaneous (under the skin) self-injections.
But as interest in semaglutide for weight loss continues to grow, health care professionals are finding ways to manage the demand. Many prescribe other brands of semaglutide, such as Ozempic and Rybelsus, off-label .
"Many people use semaglutide off-label to help manage weight," Dr. Surampudi says. "The demand has become so high, that now there is a shortage for people who need this medication to help manage their diabetes."