Can Ozempic be prescribed for weight loss?
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Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes. Doctors may prescribe it off-label, but insurers often refuse coverage for that use. Wegovy is the semaglutide brand approved for weight management.
General information based on official labels. Your prescriber or pharmacist can advise on your situation.
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