Wegovy (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg

How it Works

Wegovy (semaglutide) is an injectable medication used for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related conditions. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It mimics the function of the natural GLP-1 hormone in the body, which is involved in appetite regulation and insulin secretion. By activating GLP-1 receptors in the brain, semaglutide helps reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness, leading to reduced food intake and weight loss. Additionally, it improves blood sugar control by stimulating insulin secretion and inhibiting glucagon release, which helps manage type 2 diabetes in patients with obesity.

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Dyspepsia (indigestion)
• Dizziness
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar, especially when used with other diabetes medications)
• Gallbladder disease
• Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
• Increased heart rate

Indications

• Chronic weight management in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m? or greater (obesity)
• Chronic weight management in adults with a BMI of 27 kg/m? or greater (overweight) with at least one weight-related condition such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or dyslipidemia
• Adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity

Contraindications

• Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)
• Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
• Hypersensitivity to semaglutide or any of its components
• Severe gastrointestinal disease (e.g., gastroparesis)
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding (use with caution)

Price Comparison in Different Countries

Country	Price (USD)	Website
United States	$1,300	GoodRx
Canada	$1,100	PharmacyChecker
United Kingdom	?950	NHS
Australia	AUD 1,700	PBS
India	?90,000	Medindia

Top 5 Global Brands

1. Wegovy (Novo Nordisk)
2. Ozempic (Novo Nordisk, used primarily for type 2 diabetes)
3. Rybelsus (Novo Nordisk, oral semaglutide for type 2 diabetes)
4. Saxenda (Novo Nordisk, liraglutide for weight management)
5. Trulicity (Eli Lilly, dulaglutide for type 2 diabetes)