Semaglutide trade names?

What are the main semaglutide brand (trade) names in the US?

Semaglutide is marketed under different trade names depending on the indication (type 2 diabetes vs. weight management) and the formulation.

- Ozempic (semaglutide injection for type 2 diabetes) [1]
- Rybelsus (oral semaglutide for type 2 diabetes) [2]
- Wegovy (semaglutide injection for chronic weight management) [3]

Are there any other trade names people might see?

Outside the three major ones above, semaglutide may also be referenced in connection with combination products or non-US markets, but the most commonly cited semaglutide trade names for US prescribing are Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy. [1][2][3]

Which trade name matches which use?

• Type 2 diabetes: Ozempic (injectable) and Rybelsus (oral) [1][2]
  
• Weight management: Wegovy (injectable) [3]
  
  

Why do some listings show the same “semaglutide” under different names?

They are the same active ingredient, semaglutide, but the products differ by route of administration (oral vs. injection), dose schedule, and the approved use (diabetes vs. weight management). [1][2][3]

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/brands/ozempic.html
   
2. https://www.drugs.com/brands/rybelsus.html
   
3. https://www.drugs.com/brands/wegovy.html