What Is Ozempic Used For? FDA-Approved Uses

The FDA label says: “OZEMPIC is indicated: as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus; to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease; to reduce the risk of sustained eGFR decline, end-stage k...”

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Ozempic, injection, solution

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP (NDA209637). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

OZEMPIC is indicated:
as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease.
to reduce the risk of sustained eGFR decline, end-stage kidney disease, and cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease.

Source: DailyMed label, set id adec4fd2-6858-4c99-91d4-531f5f2a2d79, version 20, effective June 1, 2026. NDC 0169-4130, one of 6 listings for this product.

Ozempic, tablet

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP (NDA213051). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets are indicated:
as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular (CV) events (CV death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are at high risk for these events.

Source: DailyMed label, set id 27f15fac-7d98-4114-a2ec-92494a91da98, version 14, effective January 30, 2026. NDC 0169-1704, one of 3 listings for this product.

Questions

What is Ozempic used for?

The FDA label says: “OZEMPIC is indicated: as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus; to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease; to reduce the risk of sustained eGFR decline, end-stage k...”

What drug class is Ozempic?

FDA lists semaglutide in the GLP-1 Receptor Agonist established pharmacologic class.

Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?

No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.