Ozempic
Semaglutide · once a week
€145 per month
Ozempic contains semaglutide and is injected once a week. The medicine may reduce appetite and food intake. Ozempic is officially authorised for type 2 diabetes; its use for weight loss is off-label and is therefore always assessed on a case-by-case basis by a doctor.
* This information is based on research into semaglutide and depends on factors such as dosage, lifestyle and personal circumstances. Individual results are not guaranteed.
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What is Ozempic?
Semaglutide affects appetite and satiety
Ozempic contains semaglutide. This substance mimics the action of GLP-1, a hormone produced naturally by the body that is involved, amongst other things, in blood sugar regulation, appetite and food intake.
Ozempic is authorised in the EU for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes. Weight loss may occur during treatment; use specifically for weight loss is outside the authorised indication.
Loss of appetite
Semaglutide affects the signals involved in hunger and food intake.
Greater satiety
Feeling fuller can help you eat smaller portions.
Once a week
Ozempic is injected under the skin once a week.
Use and structure
Ozempic is taken once a week
According to the product information, treatment begins with 0.25 mg per week. After four weeks, this is increased to 0.5 mg. If necessary, the treating doctor may then increase the dose further.
This is the recommended dosage schedule for Ozempic and does not constitute personalised dosage advice. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage.
Result
What can you expect from semaglutide?
Weight loss varies from person to person and depends, amongst other things, on the dose, duration of treatment, diet, physical activity and medical condition. Research into semaglutide clearly shows that the dose makes a difference in this regard. In the STEP 2 trial involving people who were overweight or obese and had type 2 diabetes, 2.4 mg of semaglutide resulted in an average weight loss of 9.6%; in the same study, 1.0 mg was the dose used for diabetes management.
* The 6–10% is an indicative range and does not constitute an approved Ozempic claim or guarantee. Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes, not for weight management.
Side effects and safety
What are the common side effects?
The most common side effects associated with Ozempic are gastrointestinal symptoms. These are often mild to moderate and frequently occur during the initial treatment period or following a dose increase.
Common complaints
The EMA lists nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, amongst other things, as common side effects.
A medical assessment is essential
Ozempic is available on prescription only and is not suitable for everyone. As its use for weight loss is off-label, your doctor will carefully assess your medical history, any medication you are taking, potential contraindications and whether this treatment is appropriate for you.
Cost
How much does treatment with Ozempic cost?
Ozempic is the most commonly chosen option from the current range. The costs may change if the dosage or treatment phase changes. That is why we keep the up-to-date overview centralised on the rates page.
Find out the current price per treatment phase and what is included in the programme.
View Ozempic prices →How WeightConsult works
From the initial check-up to ongoing support
You don’t need to decide in advance which treatment is best for you. The doctor will assess which options are medically appropriate and discuss this with you.
BMI check
Initial indication.
Medical assessment
Health and medication.
Doctor’s appointment + consultation
Assessment and treatment plan.
Getting started + support
The chemist’s and what happened next.
Frequently asked questions
A brief answer to questions about Ozempic
No. Ozempic is authorised in the EU for adults with type 2 diabetes. Its use specifically for weight loss is off-label and therefore requires an individual medical assessment.
Both contain semaglutide, but have different authorised indications and dosages. Wegovy is authorised for weight management; Ozempic for type 2 diabetes.
Ozempic is injected under the skin once a week.
The recommended starting dose is 0.25 mg once a week for four weeks, followed by 0.5 mg. If necessary, the doctor may increase the dose gradually up to a maximum of 2 mg per week.
Gastrointestinal symptoms are particularly common, including nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting.
Yes. Ozempic is available on prescription only. A doctor will determine whether treatment is medically appropriate in your case.
Ready to take the next step?
Check whether a treatment is right for you
You now know how the fees are structured and what treatment options are available. So the next step is simple: start with the BMI check and find out whether you might be able to proceed to the medical assessment.
A positive BMI check does not constitute medical approval.