ウゴービ皮下注0.25mg SD 0.5mL
Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus)
Semaglutide · リベルサス · ウゴービ · オゼンピック
Semaglutide is available in Japan as Ozempic (weekly injection) and Rybelsus (daily tablet) for type 2 diabetes, and as Wegovy for obesity under strict conditions. Pre-filled pens may be brought in for personal use up to a 1-month supply without paperwork. Weight-loss prescribing outside those conditions happens at private clinics at the patient's own expense.
At a glance
- Prescription status
- Prescription only
- Over the counter
- Not sold OTC
- Bringing it into Japan
- ✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
- Names abroad
- Ozempic
Over the counter
Prescription only. Ozempic and Rybelsus are covered by insurance for type 2 diabetes; Wegovy for obesity is approved but restricted to specialist hospitals with strict criteria. Many private clinics prescribe GLP-1 drugs off-label for weight loss at full cost.
Prescription products in Japan
14 productsProducts on Japan's national drug price list. Prescription only: a clinic visit is needed, and pharmacies may substitute a generic with the same ingredient.
| Brand names | リベルサス · ウゴービ · オゼンピック |
|---|---|
| Dosage forms | Oral · Injection |
| Strengths (oral) | 3mg · 7mg · 14mg |
| Official price (per tablet or unit) | ¥143.1 – ¥500.7 Official NHI drug price. Patients with Japanese insurance pay 10–30%; visitors without it pay the full price plus consultation fees. |
Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.
ウゴービ皮下注0.25mgペン 1.0MD 1mg1.5mL
ウゴービ皮下注0.5mg SD 0.5mL
ウゴービ皮下注0.5mgペン 2.0MD 2mg1.5mL
ウゴービ皮下注1.0mg SD 1mg0.5mL
ウゴービ皮下注1.0mgペン 4.0MD 4mg3mL
ウゴービ皮下注1.7mg SD 0.75mL
ウゴービ皮下注1.7mgペン 6.8MD 6.8mg3mL
オゼンピック皮下注2mg 1.5mL
ウゴービ皮下注2.4mg SD 0.75mL
ウゴービ皮下注2.4mgペン 9.6MD 9.6mg3mL
リベルサス錠3mg
リベルサス錠7mg
リベルサス錠14mg
All listed products (14) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| ウゴービ皮下注0.25mg SD 0.5mL | Injection · ¥1,764/kit |
|---|---|
| ウゴービ皮下注0.25mgペン 1.0MD 1mg1.5mL | Injection · ¥6,049/kit |
| ウゴービ皮下注0.5mg SD 0.5mL | Injection · ¥3,009/kit |
| ウゴービ皮下注0.5mgペン 2.0MD 2mg1.5mL | Injection · ¥10,590/kit |
| ウゴービ皮下注1.0mg SD 1mg0.5mL | Injection · ¥5,557/kit |
| ウゴービ皮下注1.0mgペン 4.0MD 4mg3mL | Injection · ¥19,051/kit |
| ウゴービ皮下注1.7mg SD 0.75mL | Injection · ¥7,429/kit |
| ウゴービ皮下注1.7mgペン 6.8MD 6.8mg3mL | Injection · ¥30,194/kit |
| ウゴービ皮下注2.4mg SD 0.75mL | Injection · ¥10,096/kit |
| ウゴービ皮下注2.4mgペン 9.6MD 9.6mg3mL | Injection · ¥40,861/kit |
| オゼンピック皮下注2mg 1.5mL | Injection · ¥11,151/kit |
| リベルサス錠14mg | Oral · ¥500.7/tablet |
| リベルサス錠3mg | Oral · ¥143.1/tablet |
| リベルサス錠7mg | Oral · ¥333.8/tablet |
Bringing it into Japan
Up to a 1-month supply of prescription medicine, or 2 months of OTC medicine, without any paperwork. For more, apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (import confirmation) before travel.
Getting it prescribed in Japan
Any clinic can prescribe it after a consultation. Bring the original packaging or a medication list. Use the hospital finder to find clinics with English-speaking staff or an international patient office.
Names abroad
| US | Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus |
|---|---|
| UK | Ozempic, Wegovy |
| Korea | 오젬픽, 위고비 |
| China | 诺和泰, 诺和盈 |
| Taiwan | Ozempic, Wegovy |
Sources
- Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare — Bringing medicines for personal use into Japan mhlw.go.jp
This page describes how a medicine is regulated and sold in Japan. It is not medical advice and does not cover dosing for your situation; follow your doctor's and pharmacist's instructions.