Key points The following table provides key facts about Rybelsus
They’re both prescribed to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes
It belongs to a class of drugs known as SGLT-2 inhibitors, which work by inhibiting the
These prescription-only medications contain the active ingredient semaglutide
In the form of Ozempic and Rybelsus, semaglutide has been used to treat diabetes for years, but its 2021 approval for weight management drew headlines
Rybelsus is a brand-name prescription medication
Continue reading to learn about Rybelsus is only available as a brand-name drug
*Results across separate head-to-head studies: PIONEER 2 RYBELSUS ® 14 mg vs
The generic name is Semaglutide and this is the same molecule that has been previously only been available as a once weekly injection called Ozempic
For Type 2 diabetes, Rybelsus (semaglutide) is an oral Ozempic alternative that contains the same active ingredient
Ozempic is approved for Type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy is approved for chronic weight management
Currently, it's the only medication in the GLP-1 agonist class that isn’t injected
It’s not currently available in a generic version
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes
It can cause some side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain
A generic drug is an exact copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication
Strength(s): 3mg, 7mg, 14mg
Like Ozempic, it’s a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA)
It is used together with diet and exercise to help control your blood sugar
The 3 mg dosage is intended for treatment initiation and is not effective for glycemic control