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What I find weirder is that people chase Ozempic even though they have introduced Wegovy. Which is basically the same drug but without glycemic control and henc

by clan 3y ago

What I find weirder is that people chase Ozempic even though they have introduced Wegovy. Which is basically the same drug but without glycemic control and hence more suited for non-diabetics. Both are Semaglutides and Wegovy directly targets weight loss.

ewoodrich 3y ago
They are the exact same active pharmaceutical ingredient (semaglutide), only differ in dosage and the design of the pen used to inject them. Ozempic is a multi use pen while Wegovy comes in fixed dosage single use pens that max out higher than Ozempic's highest dosage. Glycemic control wouldn't be any different between the two at the same dosage but yes, people should really be seeking out Wegovy or Zepbound (tirzepatide) since those actually have a chance of being approved by their insurance for weight loss based on their FDA indication vs Ozempic or Mounjaro.
SmellTheGlove 3y ago
No it’s the exact same drug. There’s no “without glycemic control” difference. The largest dose of Ozempic available is a little more than the largest Wegovy but it’s the same drug. I’m on Ozempic and not Wegovy. Here’s why: - Wegovy is impossible to get. I had it prescribed a year ago and it still hasn’t been filled. Multiple pharmacies too. - In the meantime, my new insurance doesn’t cover it or Ozempic. So I’m out of pocket. - Ozempic 2mg pens are readily available and unlike Wegovy, you dial the dose, so that 2mg pen lasts me 2 months. It’s not officially indicated and they tell you not to, but just google an Ozempic click chart to see. My doctor was the one who suggested this! - Wegovy pens don’t have variable dosage. Only Ozempic does. - Theres no price difference in the pen sizes for Ozempic or Wegovy near me. No matter what dose pen you get, and no matter if it’s Ozempic or Wegovy, it’s $1000 for a 4 dose equivalent of the prescribed amount. So for me it’s a no brainer if I’m paying retail - give me the highest dose Ozempic pen and I’ll dial the smaller dose that I take. It’ll last me twice as long since I take 1mg weekly. And I can actually get it. The fact that 0.5, 1, and 2mg dose pens all cost the same tells you how badly we’re getting worked here.
wighty 3y ago
> Which is basically the same drug but without glycemic control No... The effects are the same because they are exactly the same drug (semaglutide), the difference is the dosing schedule and max dose (wegovy is 2.4mg and ozempic is 2mg).
- homero 3y ago
  Pretty weird diabetics have a lower dose

by clan 3y ago

ewoodrich 3y ago

They are the exact same active pharmaceutical ingredient (semaglutide), only differ in dosage and the design of the pen used to inject them. Ozempic is a multi use pen while Wegovy comes in fixed dosage single use pens that max out higher than Ozempic's highest dosage. Glycemic control wouldn't be any different between the two at the same dosage but yes, people should really be seeking out Wegovy or Zepbound (tirzepatide) since those actually have a chance of being approved by their insurance for weight loss based on their FDA indication vs Ozempic or Mounjaro.

SmellTheGlove 3y ago

No it’s the exact same drug. There’s no “without glycemic control” difference. The largest dose of Ozempic available is a little more than the largest Wegovy but it’s the same drug. I’m on Ozempic and not Wegovy. Here’s why: - Wegovy is impossible to get. I had it prescribed a year ago and it still hasn’t been filled. Multiple pharmacies too. - In the meantime, my new insurance doesn’t cover it or Ozempic. So I’m out of pocket. - Ozempic 2mg pens are readily available and unlike Wegovy, you dial the dose, so that 2mg pen lasts me 2 months. It’s not officially indicated and they tell you not to, but just google an Ozempic click chart to see. My doctor was the one who suggested this! - Wegovy pens don’t have variable dosage. Only Ozempic does. - Theres no price difference in the pen sizes for Ozempic or Wegovy near me. No matter what dose pen you get, and no matter if it’s Ozempic or Wegovy, it’s $1000 for a 4 dose equivalent of the prescribed amount. So for me it’s a no brainer if I’m paying retail - give me the highest dose Ozempic pen and I’ll dial the smaller dose that I take. It’ll last me twice as long since I take 1mg weekly. And I can actually get it. The fact that 0.5, 1, and 2mg dose pens all cost the same tells you how badly we’re getting worked here.

wighty 3y ago

> Which is basically the same drug but without glycemic control No... The effects are the same because they are exactly the same drug (semaglutide), the difference is the dosing schedule and max dose (wegovy is 2.4mg and ozempic is 2mg).

homero 3y ago
Pretty weird diabetics have a lower dose