Wondering whether you might qualify for Wegovy or Zepbound? Enter your height, weight and any weight-related conditions to compare your numbers with the criteria on the FDA labels.
GLP-1 eligibility checker
Compare your numbers with the criteria on the FDA labels for Wegovy and Zepbound. For adults 18 and older.
Do you have any of these weight-related conditions?
Safety questions
This checker compares your entries with published label criteria. It is not a diagnosis or a prescription; only a licensed clinician can decide whether a GLP-1 is right for you.
How this checker works
Weight management GLP-1s are approved for adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more, or 27 or more with at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol. The checker calculates your BMI and applies those thresholds. It also flags two situations where these medicines are not recommended: a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2, and pregnancy.
Common questions
What BMI do you need for a GLP-1?
For weight management, Wegovy and Zepbound are approved for adults with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or more with at least one weight-related health condition. A clinician makes the final decision.
Can I get a GLP-1 with a BMI under 27?
Not for weight management under the FDA label. Some GLP-1s are approved for type 2 diabetes regardless of BMI, which is a separate use your doctor would assess.
Who should not take GLP-1 medications?
People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2), people who are pregnant, and anyone with a known serious allergy to the medicine. Your clinician will review other risks with you.
Sources
- Novo Nordisk. Wegovy US Prescribing Information. www.novo-pi.com
- Eli Lilly. Zepbound US Prescribing Information. pi.lilly.com
More free tools: see all GLP-1 tools. This tool provides general information, not medical advice.