How does Mounjaro compare to Ozempic?
Mounjaro is generally more effective than Ozempic for weight loss, with clinical trials showing people can lose up to 22.5% of their body weight with Mounjaro compared to about 15% with Ozempic when both are combined with healthy lifestyle changes. Mounjaro is also officially approved for weight loss in the UK, while Ozempic is mainly approved for diabetes, though it can also help with weight loss. Both medications are weekly injections and can cause similar side effects, mainly related to the stomach, but Mounjaro may sometimes cause stronger side effects.
- Mounjaro leads to greater average weight loss than Ozempic
- Mounjaro is approved for weight loss in the UK; Ozempic is not
- Both are weekly injections and work best with diet and exercise changes
- Side effects are similar, but Mounjaro may cause more severe stomach issues for some
- Results vary by individual, and a doctor should help decide which is best for you
This text has been fact checked for accuracy by Alessandro Grenci, Superintendent Pharmacist at medino.