Wegovy (generic: semaglutide 2.4mg) is the first medication since 2014 approved by the FDA for the treatment overweight and obesity. This onceperweek selfinjection is the most effective weight loss medication currently available, leading to an average weight loss of 15% over 1 year.

In this video, Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD of True You Weight Loss explains how Wegovy works (with an overview of the GLP1 hormone), common side effects, and expectations.