GLP-1 medicines are prescription-only in the UK. This page is educational and isn't medical advice.
Weight-Loss & GLP-1 Medicines
Making Sense of GLP-1 Medicines
A clear, jargon-free guide to one of the most talked-about areas of modern medicine — what medicines like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are, what they do, and how getting them works in the UK.
Medicines at a glance
The brands you'll hear about most, and what each one is for. Educational only — no prices, no recommendations.
Ozempic
GLP-1- Active drug
- Semaglutide
- Form
- Injection
- How often
- Weekly
- Mainly for
- Type 2 diabetes
Wegovy
GLP-1- Active drug
- Semaglutide
- Form
- Injection
- How often
- Weekly
- Mainly for
- Weight management
Rybelsus
GLP-1- Active drug
- Semaglutide
- Form
- Tablet
- How often
- Daily
- Mainly for
- Type 2 diabetes
Mounjaro
GLP-1 + GIP- Active drug
- Tirzepatide
- Form
- Injection
- How often
- Weekly
- Mainly for
- Diabetes & weight
Saxenda
GLP-1- Active drug
- Liraglutide
- Form
- Injection
- How often
- Daily
- Mainly for
- Weight management
Trulicity
GLP-1- Active drug
- Dulaglutide
- Form
- Injection
- How often
- Weekly
- Mainly for
- Type 2 diabetes
This page is general information, not medical advice, and can't replace a conversation with a doctor or pharmacist who knows your health. Always check with a qualified professional before you start, stop or change any medicine.