Wegovy and Ozempic (semaglutide) in Hyderabad — one ingredient, different medicines.

One ingredient, three well-known brands

• Wegovy — a once-weekly semaglutide injection made for long-term weight management in suitable adults.
• Ozempic — a once-weekly semaglutide injection made for type 2 diabetes.
• Rybelsus — a semaglutide tablet taken daily, made for type 2 diabetes.

Sharing an ingredient does not make the brands the same. The strengths, the pens, the approved uses and the way the dose is built up are different. Other semaglutide brands may also be sold in India; your doctor confirms what is approved and suitable at consultation.

How semaglutide works

• It copies the action of GLP-1, a hormone the gut releases after eating.
• It reduces appetite and helps you feel full for longer.
• It slows how quickly the stomach empties.
• In type 2 diabetes it supports the body’s insulin response after meals.

How it is taken

The injections are taken once a week. Treatment starts at a low strength and the prescriber raises it gradually over several months, watching how you tolerate each step. The tablet form is taken daily on an empty stomach, as the doctor instructs.

Never switch between brands, or between injection and tablet, on your own. The doses do not convert one-to-one.

Who a doctor may consider it for

• Adults living with obesity, after a medical assessment.
• Adults who are overweight with a weight-related health condition.
• Adults with type 2 diabetes, where the treating doctor finds a semaglutide medicine appropriate.
• People prepared for nutrition and activity changes alongside the medicine.

Who needs extra caution

• Anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy.
• People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2 syndrome.
• People who have had pancreatitis or gallbladder disease.
• People with diabetic eye disease (retinopathy) — tell the doctor, as it needs monitoring.
• People on insulin or sulfonylurea tablets, because blood sugar can drop too low without a dose review.

How LIFE handles a semaglutide enquiry

LIFE starts with assessment, not a brand. A doctor reviews your history, medicines and relevant reports, explains benefits, risks and alternatives, and decides what — if anything — to prescribe.

A prescription comes with a clinical diet plan, protein and hydration guidance, activity support to protect muscle, tolerance checks and scheduled reviews. Medicine is supplied only against a valid prescription through a licensed pharmacy.