Medication overview

The information on this page provides an overview of weight loss medication. Consult our NOK Clinics doctor for specific medical advice and a personalised treatment plan if you wish to lose weight by means of injections or tablets. During an extensive intake interview, a decision will be made together with you as to which medicines are most suitable for an optimum result, taking into account your medical history, your current medication, your weight loss history and your current weight. All medicines are used as part of a complete lifestyle programme.

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Medicine	Mounjaro	Wegovy	Ozempic	Saxenda	MySimba
Active substance	Tirzepatide	Semaglutide	Semaglutide	Liraglutide	Naltrexon / Bupropion
Administration	1x per week	1x per week	1x per week	1x per day	2x per day
Target group	Type 2 diabetes mellitus & overweight: BMI ≥ 30, or BMI ≥ 27 with a weight-related health issue.	Overweight: BMI ≥ 30, or BMI ≥ 27 with a weight-related health issue.	Type 2 diabetes mellitus	Overweight: BMI ≥ 30, or BMI ≥ 27 with a weight-related health issue.	Overweight: BMI ≥ 30, or BMI ≥ 27 with a weight-related health issue.
Action	The medicine is comparable to the natural GLP-1 hormone. It regulates appetite and increases the feeling of fullness and improves glucose metabolism. This medicine also contains GIP, a substance that enhances the action of the medicine.	The medicine is comparable to the natural GLP-1 hormone. It regulates appetite, increases the feeling of fullness and improves glucose metabolism.	The medicine is comparable to the natural GLP-1 hormone. It regulates appetite, increases the feeling of fullness and improves glucose metabolism.	The medicine is comparable to the natural GLP-1 hormone. It regulates appetite, increases the feeling of fullness and improves glucose metabolism.	The active substances in this medicine reduce the urge to eat. It reduces the desire to eat something sweet/snacks, with fewer cravings.
Potential weight loss	15-22% weight loss on average	10-15% weight loss on average	10-15% weight loss on average	10-15% weight loss on average	8-12% weight loss on average
Most common side effects	Nausea, intestinal problems and fatigue. Symptoms improve over time.	Nausea, intestinal problems and fatigue. Symptoms improve over time.	Nausea, intestinal problems and fatigue. Symptoms improve over time.	Nausea, intestinal problems and fatigue. Symptoms improve over time.	Nausea, intestinal problems, headache and fatigue. Symptoms improve over time.
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6-month programme	€ 1.149,-	€ 1.149,-	€ 1.149,-	€ 1.149,-	€ 1.149,-
Costs of medication	Between € 265,- and € 444,- per month	Between € 275,- and € 369,- per month	Approximately € 142,- per month	Approximately € 295,- per month	Approximately € 135,- per month
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