Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Ozempic and Wegovy are both glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists and contain the active ingredient semaglutide. They share many similarities, and both effectively lower cardiovascular risk.

The weight loss medication Ozempic has become the most talked-about drug in Hollywood, with several celebrities like Kyle Richards and Garcelle Beauvais denying that they’ve taken it to shed pounds. The FDA-approved semaglutide works with the brain to reduce food cravings.