Medically reviewed by Dr Miguel A. Guirola
Obesity specialist doctor · DoctorLife doctor
GMC-registered · General Medical Council
Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic. Here is how to buy it in the UK legally and safely.
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 medicine sold under the brand names Wegovy (licensed for weight loss, 2.4 mg) and Ozempic (licensed for type 2 diabetes). Both are prescription-only in the UK and require a medical assessment.
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No. Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) is prescription-only in the UK. A medical assessment is always required.
This content is informational and does not replace medical advice. GLP-1 treatments require assessment and a prescription from a GMC-registered clinician. Content reviewed by Dr Miguel A. Guirola (GMC-registered · General Medical Council).
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