Semaglutide
Brand names: Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus
Drug class: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
Prescription only
What is semaglutide used for?
OZEMPIC is indicated: • as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. • to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease. • to reduce the risk of sustained eGFR decline, end-stage kidney disease, and cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease. OZEMPIC is a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated: • as an adjunct …
Semaglutide price
Generic: No generic price listed.
Brand: Wegovy: from $43.43 each, about $1,303 for 30 (25 mg tablet); other forms from $435 per mL (7.2 mg/0.75 mL pen (Hd)). Ozempic: from $33.13 each, about $994 for 30 (1.5 mg tablet); other forms from $332 per mL (1 mg/dose (4 mg/3 mL) pen). Rybelsus: from $33.19 each, about $996 for 30 (14 mg tablet).