News|Articles|October 18, 2023

The top five specialties prescribing Ozempic and Wegovy

Weight-loss drugs are all the rage, but who is actually writing the scripts?

Ozempic and Wegovy have become household names thanks to their success in helping patients lose weight. But these popular drugs require a prescription. With so many people taking them, which specialties are writing the scripts?

Here are the top five specialties prescribing Ozempic and Wegovy, according to DrFirst prescribing network.

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