Ozempic

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 19, 2022

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Semaglutide

Common Brands:

Ozempic, Wegovy

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist

Forms:

Injection

Administration:

By injection under the skin

Therapeutic Uses:

  • To improve glycemic control and lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • To lower the risk of major cardiovascular events and cardiovascular death from stroke and heart attack in people with heart disease and diabetes

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Ozempic Drug Class

Ozempic (oh zehm puhk) belongs to a group of medications called glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. 

Ozempic Age Range

Ozempic is approved for use in adults. It is not known whether Ozempic is safe or effective in children under 18 years of age.