Can I Get Ozempic for Weight Loss in the UAE if I’m Not Diabetic?

The short answer In the UAE, Ozempic is approved and supplied as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. At Endocare, we prescribe Ozempic for weight loss only when the patient is diabetic or pre-diabetic. If you do not meet that criterion, the appropriate semaglutide for weight loss is Wegovy, which is approved in the UAE […]

The First Oral GLP-1 Pill for Weight Loss Is Here. Is It as Good as the Injection?

Quick honest answer Not yet, on average. But for a meaningful number of patients, the new oral GLP-1 pill is the right choice. Foundayo (orforglipron) produces around 12% average weight loss in its pivotal trial, with some patients losing up to 15%. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injection still leads on magnitude, with around 20% average weight loss […]