Medical disclaimer

Prescription only

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a Schedule 4 medicine in South Africa. It can be sold only with a valid prescription from a doctor, and only by a registered pharmacy.

No medical advice

• Nothing here is a recommendation to use, start, stop or change any medicine.
• We do not give dosing information.
• Whether a medicine is right for you is a decision for you and your doctor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
• In an emergency, contact your doctor or the nearest emergency service.

Approved use

In South Africa Ozempic is registered for adults with type 2 diabetes (Spotlight, 2025). Other medicines with the same active ingredient have their own approvals, so check with your doctor.

Beware of fakes

The regulator, SAHPRA, has warned that falsified semaglutide is sold in South Africa. Buy only from a registered pharmacy and only with a prescription. We list no seller of compounded or unregistered semaglutide.

Prices

Prices on this site are estimates of the highest legal price, not quotes. Always confirm the final price and that the medicine is in stock with the pharmacy. See How we rate for how we work out the estimate.