Considering taking Wegovy to lose weight? Here are the risks and benefits – and how it differs from Ozempic
- Written by Lauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
Halfpoint/ShutterstockThe weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available in Australia.
Wegovy is administered as a once-weekly injection and is approved specifically for weight management. It’s intended to be used in combination with a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity.
So how does Wegovy work and how much weight can you expect to...





