So, is Wegovy the same as Ozempic? Your need-to-knows about the controversial over-the-counter weight loss drugs

Is Wegovy the same as Ozempic? Khloe and Kim Kardashian, who are rumoured to use the diabetes weight loss drug, on the catwalk

By now, you'll have seen Ozempic, the controversial diabetes drug with a side effect of extreme weight loss making headlines globally. Originally designed as a diabetes drug to manage blood glucose levels, doctors quickly discovered another side effect of taking the drug - pretty significant weight loss.

That's why a sister brand of the drug, Wegovy, was approved by the FDA approved for weight loss in 2021 and has since been signed off for use in both the US and UK for weight loss purposes. It will even shortly be available over the counter at Boots (their website prompts you to join a waitlist to find out more).