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Diabetes vs. weight loss

The biggest difference lies in the registration and the reimbursement: Ozempic and Mounjaro are registered in the Netherlands for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and are reimbursed for that under certain conditions. When used with weight loss as the main goal, reimbursement is usually not applicable. The doctor always assesses whether a medicine is suitable for your situation.

Registration: what is it intended for?

Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) are primarily registered for type 2 diabetes. For the treatment of overweight and obesity there are their own registered medicines, such as semaglutide in a different variant and tirzepatide for weight management. The doctor determines which variant and dosage is appropriate.

Difference in use

With type 2 diabetes, the goal is mainly to regulate blood sugar; weight loss is then an incidental effect. With the treatment of obesity, weight loss is central, often combined with lifestyle guidance. In both cases the medication is prescription-only and goes through a doctor and pharmacy.

Reimbursement differs greatly

Reimbursement strongly depends on the reason for use:

Type 2 diabetesOzempic and Mounjaro are reimbursed under certain conditions from the basic insurance; the deductible (eigen risico) may apply.
Weight loss / obesityReimbursement is usually not applicable; you pay for much weight-loss medication yourself. Conditions change regularly.
Reimbursement rules change regularly. Check the current situation with your health insurer and read more on the reimbursement page.

Frequently asked questions

What are Ozempic and Mounjaro registered for?
Both are registered in the Netherlands primarily for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. For weight management there are their own registered medicines and dosages. The doctor determines what is appropriate.
Is weight-loss medication reimbursed?
For type 2 diabetes, certain medicines are reimbursed under conditions. With weight loss as the main goal, reimbursement is usually not applicable. The rules change regularly; check your insurance policy and the reimbursement page.
Is it the same pen for diabetes and weight loss?
Not always. For diabetes and for weight management there are sometimes separate variants and dosages of the same active medicine. The doctor prescribes what suits your situation.

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