FDA-approved uses Zepbound is FDA-approved for chronic weight management in patients with: Obesity (body mass index of 30 kg/m or higher) or Overweight (BMI of 27 or higher) with at least one health problem caused or worsened by being overweight
In addition, some pharmacies have explored using pharmacist prescribing for weight management as part of the NHS England pathfinder programme
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For instance, Wegovy injections, which contain a higher dose of semaglutide than Ozempic, are specifically FDA-approved for chronic weight management in adults and adolescents with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition [7] [8]
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