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Ozempic (semaglutide 0.25-2.0 mg) is the most-prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonist in the world. FDA-approved in 2017 for type 2 diabetes, Ozempic became culturally famous as an off-label weight-loss medication starting around 2022.
Overview
Ozempic is a once-weekly subcutaneous injection of semaglutide approved by the FDA in December 2017 for type 2 diabetes. The same molecule at higher dose (2.4 mg) is sold as Wegovy for weight loss. In 2020 the FDA approved Ozempic for cardiovascular risk reduction in type 2 diabetics with established heart disease.
How Ozempic Works
Ozempic is a long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist. It reduces blood glucose by stimulating insulin and suppressing glucagon (both glucose-dependent), and it produces weight loss as a side effect via appetite suppression and slowed gastric emptying. Half-life ~7 days, hence weekly dosing.
Dosing & Schedule
Ozempic dose escalation:
- Weeks 1-4: 0.25 mg/week (starter, not maintenance)
- Weeks 5-8: 0.5 mg/week (lowest maintenance)
- If A1c target not met: 1.0 mg/week
- Optional: 2.0 mg/week (added 2022 for diabetes)
Effectiveness — Trial Data
SUSTAIN trials (type 2 diabetes): A1c reduction 1.5-1.8% at 1.0 mg dose; 4-6 kg average weight loss as side benefit. SUSTAIN-6 cardiovascular trial: 26% reduction in major cardiovascular events.
Side Effects
Same as semaglutide profile: nausea (15-20%), diarrhea, constipation, vomiting at lower frequency than Wegovy due to lower dose. Most GI effects improve after titration.
Cost — How Much Ozempic Costs in 2026
Ozempic list price: $998/mo. Insurance covers it widely for type 2 diabetes (often with prior authorization). Off-label weight-loss use is rarely covered. The cheapest path to the same active ingredient for weight loss is compounded semaglutide ($179/mo).
Who Is Ozempic For?
FDA-approved for adults with type 2 diabetes, including those with established cardiovascular disease. Not approved for weight loss without diabetes — for that indication, your prescriber would use Wegovy instead.
Ozempic Alternatives
Alternatives: Wegovy (same drug, weight-loss indication), Mounjaro (tirzepatide for diabetes, stronger), Trulicity (dulaglutide).