OZEMPIC vs WEGOVY

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	OZEMPIC	WEGOVY
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SEMAGLUTIDE	SEMAGLUTIDE
Manufacturer	Novo Nordisk	Novo Nordisk
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Injectable, Tablet
Drug class	Glp-1 Receptor Agonist	Glp-1 Receptor Agonist
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 1 week (roughly 7 days)	about 1 week (roughly 7 days)
Treats	Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus	Obesity, Overweight

ozempic wegovy

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

SEMAGLUTIDE

Manufacturer

Novo Nordisk

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Drug class

Glp-1 Receptor Agonist

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 1 week (roughly 7 days)

Treats

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Obesity, Overweight

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Ozempic or Wegovy?

Ozempic and Wegovy are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Ozempic and Wegovy?

Both Ozempic and Wegovy share the active ingredient Semaglutide.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.