Fast Facts Overview Semaglutide and Ozempic refer to the same drug – semaglutide. Ozempic is the brand name and semaglutide is the generic name. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist approved for treating type 2 diabetes and reducing cardiovascular risk in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease. Higher doses of […]