Whilst injectable GLP-1 therapies such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) are well established in UK clinical practice, transdermal patch formulations represent an emerging area of pharmaceutical development
However, we always recommend you check with your specific sporting body if you compete professionally
Injectable forms (Ozempic, Wegovy): These are the semaglutide medications that were tested in the existing research and show no drug transfer to breast milk
While semaglutide is a component of successful weight loss treatments, Ozempic is specifically sanctioned for type 2 diabetes management, not weight loss
Whether you can take phentermine and semaglutide together and whether you can take phentermine and tirzepatide together are questions that many patients raise
That approval belongs to Wegovy, a higher-dose version of semaglutide designed for chronic weight management in individuals with obesity or weight-related health conditions