{"id":633993,"date":"2025-10-20T14:24:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T18:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=633993"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:19:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:19:41","slug":"wegovy-pill-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wegovy-pill-form\/","title":{"rendered":"Wegovy pill form: What to know about oral semaglutide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wegovy<\/span><\/a> (semaglutide) is a prescription <\/span>GLP-1<\/span><\/a> medication initially approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic weight management when combined with diet and exercise. Since its initial approval for weight loss, it\u2019s also been approved to reduce cardiovascular risk and treat a liver disease called MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis). For those who would rather avoid needles or cannot use injectable medications, oral alternatives might be more appealing. In this article, learn more about oral forms of semaglutide, how they compare to injectable Wegovy, and what alternatives may be available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>How much does Wegovy cost?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Does Wegovy come in pill form?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yes, an <\/span>oral form of Wegovy<\/span><\/a> was FDA approved in December, 2025. Another oral form of semaglutide, Rybelsus, has been available since 2019, but it is only FDA approved for Type 2 diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There may be <\/span>online telehealth services that offer compounded oral semaglutide<\/span><\/a> in the form of a liquid drop, tablet, or lozenge. It\u2019s important to know that <\/span>compounded medications<\/span><\/a> aren\u2019t approved by the FDA, and the FDA has warned against the use of compounded GLP-1s because of the potential risks regarding <\/span>safety, effectiveness, and quality<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jennifer Brown<\/span><\/a>, MD, board-certified obesity medicine specialist at MyObesityTeam, explains why patients should be wary of compounded oral semaglutide offered online: \u201cI generally advise patients to steer clear of compounded oral semaglutide. While it may be less expensive, it\u2019s impossible to tell what components at what amounts are actually in the compounded version without an independent lab evaluation,\u201d she says. Wegovy is found to be more effective for weight loss and has less incidence of side effects when the dose is increased over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 Compare Wegovy pill vs. injection<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Differences<\/b><\/td>\nWegovy pill<\/b><\/td>\nWegovy pen<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dosage<\/b><\/td>\n1.5 mg, 4 mg, 9 mg, 25 mg<\/span><\/td>\n0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, 2.4 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indication<\/b><\/td>\n\n
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  • Weight loss and management in certain adults and adolescents ages 12 and older<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cardiovascular risk reduction in certain adults<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Weight loss and management in certain adults and adolescents ages 12 and older<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cardiovascular risk reduction in certain adults<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in certain adults<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SingleCare\u2019s lowest price<\/b><\/td>\n$1,086 for 30, 1.5 mg tablets at Kroger or Harris Teeter<\/span><\/td>\n$1,209 for 4, 2.4 mg pens at Publix<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Get your Wegovy coupon<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of March 25, 2026. <\/span><\/i><\/small><\/small><\/p>\n

Wegovy pill vs. injection dosage<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wegovy pills are available in the following doses:<\/span><\/p>\n