Where can I confirm pricing?

Always confirm final pricing directly with the provider. Prices change frequently. GLP1 One Rx verifies provider pricing monthly but the provider's own pricing page is the authoritative source.

Is this medical advice?

No. GLP1 One Rx provides educational information only. Always consult a licensed clinician before starting, changing, or stopping any medication.

BMI Eligibility for Semaglutide Weight Management

Overview

Wegovy label: BMI ≥30, or BMI ≥27 with weight-related comorbidity. 2024 expansion: adults with overweight/obesity + established CVD (SELECT enrolled adults with a BMI of 27 or more).

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Questions readers ask

What BMI do I need to qualify for Wegovy?

Wegovy’s label covers a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with at least one weight-related condition such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea or cardiovascular disease.

Do Ozempic and Rybelsus have BMI requirements?

No. Ozempic and Rybelsus are approved for type 2 diabetes regardless of BMI. BMI criteria apply to Wegovy’s chronic weight management indication, where the label threshold is a BMI of 30, or 27 with a weight-related condition.

Does Medicare cover GLP-1s based on BMI?

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, running July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, offers a $50 copay for eligible Part D members on Wegovy, Foundayo or Zepbound KwikPen, with prior authorization and BMI-based criteria.