Semaglutide in Dubai — the molecule behind Wegovy and Ozempic.
Semaglutide is Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 receptor agonist. In Dubai you'll meet it under three names: Ozempic for type 2 diabetes, Wegovy for weight management and Rybelsus as an oral tablet for diabetes. All the same active ingredient; different doses and indications.
From AED 1,950/month
Includes prescription, monthly GP review, baseline + 3-monthly bloods, WhatsApp access.
One molecule, three products
Ozempic is semaglutide dosed 0.25–2.0 mg weekly and licensed for type 2 diabetes. Wegovy is the same molecule dosed 0.25–2.4 mg weekly and licensed specifically for weight management. Rybelsus is oral semaglutide (7 or 14 mg daily) for type 2 diabetes.
For weight loss specifically, Wegovy is the product built for the job. Ozempic is used off-label in some cases; Rybelsus for weight management is not yet standard in Dubai.
How semaglutide works
Semaglutide mimics GLP-1, a natural gut hormone that signals satiety and slows gastric emptying. The result is reduced appetite, smaller meals, less snacking and — over months — meaningful, sustained weight loss for most patients.
In the STEP-1 trial, adults on Wegovy 2.4 mg lost an average of 15% of body weight at 68 weeks alongside lifestyle support. In diabetes trials, Ozempic produces clinically meaningful HbA1c reductions alongside a smaller weight benefit.
Prescribing and monitoring
In Dubai, semaglutide requires a DHA-licensed prescriber and a licensed UAE pharmacy. At Aafiyah, the pathway is: free GP call, baseline bloods, eligibility review, prescription, pharmacy delivery. Monthly GP review with dose titration; 3-monthly repeat bloods; direct WhatsApp access.
From AED 1,950 per month under our Foundation tier. This is the same programme whether you end up on Wegovy or Ozempic — the choice is clinical, not commercial.
Questions patients ask.
Is semaglutide legal in Dubai?+
Yes. Semaglutide is registered in the UAE under the Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus brand names. It is prescription-only.
Semaglutide oral tablets in Dubai — is it an option for weight loss?+
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) is licensed in the UAE for type 2 diabetes, not weight management. For most patients seeking medical weight loss, weekly Wegovy injections remain the most effective semaglutide option.
How much does semaglutide cost per month?+
Programme pricing starts at AED 1,950 per month for semaglutide-based treatment, including GP review, bloods and pharmacy arrangement.
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