Weight Management Weight Management

Weight-management medicines may be considered for people who meet clinical criteria. Choice depends on health history, treatment goals, adverse effects and the approved indication of the specific product.

Rybelsus

Semaglutide

3 · 7 · 14mg

Indicated to manage type 2 diabetes and developed to support blood sugar control and alleviate weight-related health risks in patients.

From $15.72 / tablet View

Xenical

Orlistat

60 · 120mg

Product formulated to manage obesity and intended to support weight reduction by inhibiting dietary fat absorption in the digestive tract.

From $0.81 / tablet View

Contrave

Bupropion, Naltrexone

8/90mg

Designed to target appetite regulation, this product is utilized to support weight control and alleviate behaviours associated with overeating.

From $2.11 / tablet View

Clenbuterol Tablets

Clenbuterol

40 · 60mcg

Historically indicated for bronchial conditions, this compound targets beta-2 receptors. It is not an approved or recommended treatment for weight management.

From $1.17 / tablet View

Key takeaways

  • Semaglutide affects appetite and digestion, while orlistat reduces absorption of dietary fat.
  • Semaglutide products approved for diabetes and weight management may have different indications and must not be treated as interchangeable.
  • Response varies, and treatment works alongside nutrition, activity and ongoing clinical review.

Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, prescription requirements, stock and the exact product requested.

How the medicine groups differ

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist available in product-specific forms and indications. Orlistat works in the digestive tract and can affect bowel habits and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

What these medicines are used for

Selected products may be used for obesity in eligible patients. Other semaglutide products are used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. A diabetes indication does not automatically make a product suitable for weight management.

Important safety checks

A clinician should review pregnancy or pregnancy plans, pancreatitis or gallbladder history, digestive disease, kidney problems, diabetes medicines and other relevant conditions. Use only a verified, correctly stored product supplied through an appropriate pharmacy pathway.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe or persistent abdominal pain, repeated vomiting with inability to keep fluids down, signs of dehydration, a serious allergic reaction, or symptoms of severe low blood sugar when used with other diabetes medicines.

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