Does ALTRcare Prescribe Ozempic or Wegovy? What Our Doctors Actually Prescribe
ALTRcare doctors prescribe semaglutide, the same molecule inside Ozempic and Wegovy, usually as a DCGI-approved Indian pen at a fraction of the imported price. Here is exactly what we prescribe, why, and what happens if you are already on Wegovy.
ALTRcare Medical Team
Clinical Editorial
Short answer: ALTRcare doctors prescribe the medicine inside Ozempic and Wegovy, which is semaglutide. In most cases they prescribe it as a DCGI-approved Indian brand such as Alkem's Semasize rather than the imported Novo Nordisk pens, because the molecule is identical and the price difference over a multi-month program runs into tens of thousands of rupees. For patients with more weight to lose, our doctors may recommend tirzepatide (the molecule in Mounjaro, prescribed as Indian brands like Yurpeak) instead. Every prescription is written by a registered doctor after a consultation; nothing is dispensed without one.
Why Indian semaglutide instead of the imported brand
Ozempic, Wegovy and India's generic semaglutide pens all contain the same active molecule. Wegovy costs roughly ₹5,660 a month at the starter dose and climbs toward ₹16,400 at full maintenance dose. DCGI-approved Indian pens start near ₹1,800 a month. The credible Indian brands did not arrive on paper approvals: CDSCO's pathway required completed Phase 3 trials in Indian patients, and Alkem's SIZE-DM trial demonstrated non-inferiority against the Novo Nordisk original in a head-to-head study. When the molecule and the evidence line up, our doctors see no clinical reason to have patients pay 3 to 8 times more for a logo. That saving is what makes a properly supervised, months-long program affordable for most Indian families.
Can I specifically ask for Wegovy or Ozempic?
You can absolutely raise it in your consultation, and the doctor will talk you through the trade-offs honestly. There are situations where the imported brand makes sense, for example if you want the exact 2.4 mg Wegovy dose ladder or you have been stable on it for months and prefer not to change anything. What we will not do is push you toward the more expensive option by default, and we will not prescribe any brand without a clinical reason to prescribe the molecule in the first place.
Already on Ozempic or Wegovy? Here is how that works
Two common situations. First, you want to switch to an Indian brand to cut costs: because the molecule is identical, your doctor can carry your current dose straight over to an equivalent Indian pen. No washout period, no restarting from the lowest dose. Second, you want to keep your existing medication but add proper supervision: our Care Plan (from ₹2,499 a month) gives you the doctor consultations, monthly reviews, nutritionist diet chart and WhatsApp coaching around medication you already have. Either way, the first step is the same doctor consultation.
Bring your current pen details to the consultation
If you are already on Ozempic, Wegovy or any semaglutide, note your current dose, how long you have been on it, and any side effects. Your doctor uses this to carry your dose over correctly instead of starting you again from 0.25 mg.
What ALTRcare will never prescribe
- Compounded or 'research grade' semaglutide. Unregulated vials from Telegram or Instagram sellers have no batch verification and no manufacturer accountability.
- Retatrutide or any investigational molecule. It is not approved anywhere yet. We do not prescribe or source it, full stop.
- Any GLP-1 without a consultation. These are serious prescription medicines. A doctor reviews every profile before anything is prescribed, and some people are advised not to start at all.
Key takeaways
- ALTRcare prescribes semaglutide (the Ozempic/Wegovy molecule) and tirzepatide (the Mounjaro molecule), usually as CDSCO-approved Indian brands.
- The Indian pens carry the same molecule with Indian Phase 3 trial evidence, at a fraction of the imported price.
- Already on Wegovy? Your dose carries over to an Indian brand with no washout, or keep your medication and add our Care Plan.
- Every prescription follows a doctor consultation. No consultation, no prescription.
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Frequently asked questions
Does ALTRcare prescribe Ozempic?
ALTRcare doctors prescribe semaglutide, the medicine inside Ozempic, usually as a DCGI-approved Indian brand like Semasize at a much lower cost. The imported brand can be discussed in your consultation if you have a specific reason to prefer it.
Does ALTRcare prescribe Wegovy?
Our doctors prescribe the same molecule as Wegovy (semaglutide). Most patients are prescribed CDSCO-approved Indian semaglutide because it is identical at a fraction of the price. If you are already on Wegovy, your dose can carry over to an Indian brand with no washout.
I am already taking Wegovy. Can ALTRcare still help me?
Yes. You can either switch to an equivalent Indian semaglutide at your current dose, or keep your existing medication and join the Care Plan from ₹2,499 a month for doctor reviews, a diet chart and WhatsApp coaching.
Can I get a semaglutide prescription from ALTRcare without a consultation?
No. A registered doctor consults with every patient before prescribing. This is both a legal requirement and basic clinical safety for a medication of this kind.
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This article is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. GLP-1 medications are prescription-only and not suitable for everyone. Always consult a qualified doctor before starting, changing, or stopping any treatment.
