Question

Who qualifies for Wegovy or Zepbound?

✓Last reviewed October 20, 2026 · Written by Dr. George Grunberger · Medical review: pending — clinician review in progress · How we review

Short answer

Adults with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or more with at least one weight-related condition (such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol), under US labels. A prescriber also checks contraindications such as a family history of medullary thyroid cancer.

General information based on official labels. Your prescriber or pharmacist can advise on your situation.

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Sources

Checked against these primary sources on October 20, 2026.

Wegovy prescribing information (DailyMed)
Zepbound prescribing information (DailyMed)
Foundayo prescribing information (DailyMed)
FDA MedWatch — report a side effect
Health Canada Drug Product Database

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