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Semaglutide is the active ingredient in 3 popular prescription medications, Wegovy (semaglutide), Ozempic (semaglutide), and Rybelsus (semaglutide). It can also be customized as compounded semaglutide. 

Compounded semaglutide is typically made on-demand or in small batches at a compounding pharmacy. When you get semaglutide at a legitimate compounding pharmacy or retailer, it’s made using a pharmaceutical-grade form of semaglutide and other ingredients that, if needed, can be tailored to your needs. 

Compounded semaglutide can be used for the same reasons as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus. 

Ozempic is an injection that was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2017 to help lower blood sugar and A1C levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Many people taking Ozempic lost weight, and its manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, developed Wegovy. It received FDA approval for weight loss in 2021. 

While Wegovy and Ozempic are similar, Wegovy is used at higher doses specifically for weight management. It’s also an injection and is approved for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher (medical obesity), or those with a BMI of 27 or more (medically overweight) who have at least one weight-related health issue like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes.

Both Ozempic and Wegovy are also approved to reduce the risk for cardiovascular events, including heart attack, in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease (for Ozempic) or (for Wegovy) with either obesity or overweight.

Rybesus is an oral tablet FDA-approved in 2019 to help adults with type 2 diabetes improve blood sugar control. It may also help people lose weight. 

Whether your provider recommends compounded semaglutide, Wegovy, Ozempic, or Rybelsus, you should combine taking them with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Semaglutide is one of several glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications. GLP-1 RAs act like a natural hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is released by your intestines when you eat. GLP-1 plays a key role in regulating blood sugar by promoting the release of insulin and reducing glucagon levels (a hormone that raises blood sugar). GLP-1 also slows down how quickly food moves through your stomach, so you feel full longer and potentially at less.

By mimicking GLP-1, semaglutide helps manage your appetite and keeps blood sugar levels stable throughout the day. In simple terms, when you take semaglutide, it can help you feel less hungry, feel fuller, and eat less. When you combine it with a reduced-calorie diet and increasing physical activity, you can ultimately lose weight. Read more about how GLP-1 works for weight loss.

In clinical trials, participants lost an average of 14.9% of their body weight over 68 weeks on Wegovy (semaglutide) and by following a reduced-calorie diet and exercising more. People taking compounded semaglutide might have similar results, however, results may vary and aren’t guaranteed.

Semaglutide as sold under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic isn’t cheap. A one-month supply of Wegovy can cost around $1,400 according to drugs.com and with its discount applied. Ozempic isn’t much less at around $1,000 a month with the drugs.com discount. 

If you have insurance that covers either, you could pay less. That’s if your insurance company will cover these meds, which many only will with a prior authorization. Many plans want you to first try a less expensive medication before they cover either. 

And those costs are just for your medication. They don’t include provider visits.

With the Klarity Select Weight Loss Program though, you get your medication and appointments with a dedicated, caring provider for a flat $248 each month. And when you choose a provider on Klarity Health, you never pay hidden fees.