Semaglutide in Spain: guide, prescription and follow-up
Semaglutide is an active ingredient used in medicines with different authorised indications, including Wegovy for weight management and Ozempic for type 2 diabetes. The brand, indication and dose must be reviewed individually before prescribing.
What to know before booking
The choice depends on the authorised indication, BMI, health conditions, other medicines, tolerance, goals and availability.
Appropriate indication
Brands sharing an active ingredient are not necessarily authorised for the same use. Ozempic, for example, is authorised for type 2 diabetes.
Follow-up
The dose is increased gradually and gastrointestinal effects should be reviewed, particularly after a dose increase.
Pharmacy
A prescription does not reserve stock. Confirm the presentation, price and availability with an authorised pharmacy.
Complete the pre-check first
Check basic age, BMI and safety criteria before booking. The result is guidance only: it does not confirm eligibility or guarantee a prescription, and the final decision belongs to the doctor.
Semaglutide and available treatments
Wegovy
- Semaglutide
- Weekly injection
- Authorised weight management
- Prescription and follow-up
Mounjaro
- Tirzepatide
- Weekly injection
- Individual assessment
- Prescription and follow-up
Ozempic
- Semaglutide
- Weekly injection
- Indicated for type 2 diabetes
- Not a substitute for Wegovy
Online consultation 39€
The doctor reviews goals, medical history, current medicines, possible contraindications and alternatives. When appropriate, a private electronic prescription is issued through REMPe.
Semaglutide by city
Consult from anywhere in Spain. Existing local pages provide useful context without suggesting that Costa operates a physical clinic in every city.
Questions about semaglutide
Clear answers about prescriptions, safety, follow-up and availability in Spain.
What is semaglutide?
It is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. The specific indication depends on the authorised brand, dose and clinical circumstances.
Do I need a prescription for semaglutide?
Yes. Semaglutide requires a prescription. A consultation does not guarantee one: the doctor decides according to clinical indication and safety.
What is the difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide?
They are different active ingredients. Semaglutide acts on the GLP-1 receptor; tirzepatide acts on GIP and GLP-1. Choosing between them requires assessment of medical history, tolerance, current medicines and goals.
How much weight could I lose?
Results are not guaranteed. Response varies with the indicated treatment, tolerated dose, time, nutrition, activity and each patient’s medical circumstances.
How long does treatment continue?
Treatment duration is individual. The doctor reviews effectiveness, tolerance and safety before continuing, adjusting or changing the plan.
What are the most common side effects?
Nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting or abdominal discomfort may occur, especially when starting or increasing the dose. Severe or persistent symptoms require medical assessment.
When should I seek urgent care?
Seek urgent care for severe persistent abdominal pain, repeated vomiting that prevents hydration, an allergic reaction, breathing difficulty or significant deterioration.
Does the consultation include the medicine?
No. The online consultation costs 39€; if prescribed, the medicine is paid for separately at the pharmacy.
Do all pharmacies have the same price and stock?
Price depends on the presentation and applicable rules, and stock varies by pharmacy. A prescription does not reserve stock; confirm availability and price with an authorised pharmacy.
Can I buy semaglutide online without a prescription?
No. Prescription-only medicines cannot legally be sold online in Spain. Use an authorised pharmacy and avoid unregulated offers.
Can I switch from Wegovy to Mounjaro?
Do not switch treatment by yourself. A doctor must review the indication, previous dose, tolerance and appropriate timing to reduce risk.
Can the consultation be by telephone or video?
Yes. The initial assessment can be completed remotely. If examination or tests are needed, the doctor will explain the next step.
Initial weight-treatment pre-check
A few short questions, a BMI calculation and initial guidance before booking a medical consultation.
Medical information: General guidance only. Prescription treatment is provided only when clinically appropriate and the medicine is paid for separately at the pharmacy.