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For example, a medication may be compounded if a patient is allergic to a specific ingredient in a commercially available medication, if a person needs a different dosage form (such as a liquid instead of a capsule) or if a specific medication strength isnt available

It comes in three FDA-approved forms: Ozempic: weekly injection for type 2 diabetes (0.25 to 2.0 mg) Wegovy: weekly injection for obesity (0.25 to 2.4 mg), plus an oral tablet approved December 2025 (50 mg daily) Rybelsus: daily oral tablet for T2D (3, 7, or 14 mg) Off-label use of Ozempic for weight loss is common where insurance covers the diabetes indication but not the obesity one

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This dual-action mechanism may contribute to greater average weight loss for some patients, although individual results vary