Are weight-loss injections only for people with type 2 diabetes?
Which GLP-1 medicines are licensed for weight management.
These medicines were first developed for type 2 diabetes, but some, including Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide, also sold as Zepbound in the US), are now licensed for weight management. They're prescribed for adults with obesity, or who are overweight with a weight-related health condition, alongside diet and activity changes.
This is general information about prescription medicines, not advice or a recommendation to use them. Speak to your prescriber or pharmacist about your own treatment.
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This article is general information, not medical advice. Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or other qualified clinician about your own health, especially before starting a supplement or if symptoms are new, severe or worrying.
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