Does using Ozempic for weight loss require a prescription or can it be purchased over the counter?

Yes, Ozempic requires a prescription for weight loss.

No, Ozempic is not available over the counter and must be prescribed by a healthcare provider.

Ozempic is an injectable medication in the class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists or incretin mimetics.

Ozempic helps with weight loss by controlling appetite, increasing feelings of fullness after meals and decreasing glucose levels in the body.

Yes, possible side effects include nausea, diarrhea, constipation and headache.