Drug brand

Wegovy

semaglutide · Novo Nordisk

Wegovy is Novo Nordisk's brand of semaglutide 2.4 mg for chronic weight management. The March 2024 cardiovascular indication was the first FDA approval of a weight-management drug for a CV outcome. Medicare Part D coverage expanded April 2026 under SELECT-aligned pathway.

At a glance

FDA-approved indications

Standard dosing

See also

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Reviewed and fact-checked on May 20, 2026.