Who is eligible for Wegovy® ?

Per the manufacturer, Wegovy® is intended for use in adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) or overweight (excess weight) (BMI ≥27) who also have weight-related medical problems such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol.

Those with a history of any of the following conditions should talk to a clinician prior to starting Wegovy®:

• Endocrine tumors in the thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, pancreas, or adrenal glands
• A family history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 (MEN2)
• Diabetes-related eye disease or vision problems
• Pancreatitis
• Active gallbladder disease
• Kidney disease
• Stomach problems
• Thyroid cancer or if someone in your family had thyroid cancer
• Pregnant, breast-feeding, or trying to get pregnant