Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 Aug 2024
Wegovy, a weight loss drug similar to Ozempic, will be sold in Australia from August 5
3 August 2024 - A drug that mimics popular weight loss medicine Ozempic will be available in Australian pharmacies within days.
Both Ozempic and Wegovy are manufactured by pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk and use the same active ingredient semaglutide, which mimics the hormone released by the gut after eating, reducing cravings and controlling hunger.
