Medications
FDA-Approved GLP-1 Weight Loss Medicines
What the FDA labels for Wegovy, Zepbound and Saxenda say they are indicated for, in the labels' own words.
By the GLPFinders Research Desk. Sources checked October 30, 2026. Not independently medically reviewed. Editorial standards · Request a correction
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Three labels, one common indication
The prescribing information for Wegovy (semaglutide), Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Saxenda (liraglutide) each includes an indication to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term.
Each label pairs the medicine with a reduced-calorie diet and more physical activity. The medicine is not described as a replacement for them.
Who each label covers
Zepbound's label covers adults with obesity or adults with overweight. Saxenda's label covers adults and children aged 12 and older with obesity.
Wegovy's label lists its patient groups beneath the indication. Read the current label for the full wording, because indications can change.
Why read the label itself
Labels are updated over time and also list warnings, contraindications and side effects. The links below go to the label copies we checked. A newer version may exist, so check the FDA site for the current one.
Sources
Each passage below was copied from the page named, which was opened and checked on October 30, 2026. Agency pages change, so open the link for the current text.
- WEGOVY (semaglutide) prescribing information, FDA label (Reference 215256s030)
“To reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term in:”
- ZEPBOUND (tirzepatide) prescribing information, FDA label (Reference 217806s037)
“to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term in adults with obesity or adults with overweight”
- SAXENDA (liraglutide) prescribing information, FDA label (Reference 206321s022)
“SAXENDA is indicated in combination with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity to reduce”