Ozempic Pens

Ozempic Weight Loss Injection UK You can buy Ozempic for weight loss online, known as Wegovy in the UK, from College Pharmacy. Ozempic itself is not licensed for weight loss in the UK but is approved for type 2 diabetes. Both medications contain the active ingredient semaglutide, though Wegovy is specifically formulated for weight loss and delivers higher efficacy.

While Ozempic doses titrate up to 2mg, Wegovy—licensed for weight loss—reaches 2.4mg, resulting in more significant weight reduction. Wegovy launched in mid-2023 and shares the same active ingredient as Ozempic but offers optimized dosing for maximum weight management benefits.

Saxenda, another GLP-1 agonist medication, requires daily subcutaneous injections. The newest and most effective drug in this class is Mounjaro (tirzepatide), helping patients achieve ~20% body weight loss compared to ~14% with Ozempic.

What Is Ozempic?

Ozempic is an injectable prescription medicine for type 2 diabetes. It lowers high blood sugar levels, reducing risks of diabetic complications like heart disease. Containing semaglutide (a GLP-1 analogue), it’s administered weekly, with doses gradually increased over 4–8 weeks.

How Does It Work for Weight Loss?

Semaglutide mimics the natural hormone GLP-1, regulating appetite and promoting fullness. This reduces hunger, helping patients eat less and lose weight.

Ozempic Dosage for Weight Loss

For weight loss, Ozempic is typically titrated to a maximum of 2mg weekly. Spend one month at each dose to ensure tolerance. [Explore our full Ozempic dosage guide.]

Switching from Ozempic to Wegovy

Already using Ozempic for weight loss? College Pharmacy enables seamless transitions to Wegovy:

• 1mg Ozempic → Wegovy 1mg

• 2mg Ozempic → Wegovy 2.4mg Complete our online assessment and share your Ozempic history. Our prescribers will facilitate a safe switch. Side effects remain consistent unless dosing increases.

Is Ozempic Legal?

Ozempic is UK-licensed for diabetes but not for weight loss. Private clinics may prescribe it “off-label,” which is legal. Ensure you purchase from a UK-regulated online pharmacy like College Pharmacy.

Ozempic Side Effects

Common side effects (affecting >1 in 10 users) include nausea and diarrhoea, often improving over time. Uncommon but serious risks include acute pancreatitis (severe stomach/back pain—seek immediate care). Other effects: vomiting, bloating, fatigue, reduced appetite, and acid reflux. “Ozempic Face” concerns rapid weight loss’s aesthetic impact.

NHS Availability

Ozempic is not NHS-funded for weight loss (only for type 2 diabetes). It’s accessible privately via clinics like College Pharmacy. The oral drug orlistat (Alli/Xenical) is NHS-available.