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WeightLiteracy.

Tools for everyday understanding

Names, with a little context.

Understand how ingredients, brands and approval status fit together.

A guide to selected medicines and compounds people ask about—not a complete drug directory or a recommendation for you. Approved uses, age limits, risks and instructions depend on the exact product. Check the current label with your clinician or pharmacist. Status checked 2026-10-22.

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Approved products

Semaglutide

Wegovy · Ozempic · Rybelsus

Wegovy has a weight-management indication. Ozempic and Rybelsus have type 2 diabetes indications. This is a brief orientation, not a complete list of approved uses.

Source: NIDDK · Prescription weight medicines (opens in a new tab)

Approved products

Tirzepatide

Zepbound · Mounjaro

Zepbound has a weight-management indication; Mounjaro has a type 2 diabetes indication. Individual products may have additional approved uses.

Source: MedlinePlus · Tirzepatide (opens in a new tab)

Approved products

Liraglutide

Saxenda · Victoza

Saxenda is used for weight management. Victoza has a type 2 diabetes indication. These products have different prescribing instructions.

Source: MedlinePlus · Liraglutide (opens in a new tab)

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