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Weight-management medicines may be considered for people who meet clinical criteria. Choice depends on health history, treatment goals, adverse effects and the approved indication of the specific product.

Medicines in the Weight Management category

Semaglutide Tablets

Semaglutide

3 · 7 · 14mg

Generic semaglutide tablets for type 2 diabetes: a GLP-1 receptor agonist taken by mouth once a day, the same ingredient as Rybelsus.

From$15.72/ tabletView

Xenical

Orlistat

60 · 120mg

Orlistat 60mg and 120mg hard capsules, used in the management of obesity and overweight. A lipase inhibitor acting in the gut, not on the brain.

From$0.81/ tabletView

Contrave

Bupropion, Naltrexone

8/90mg

Contrave pairs bupropion with naltrexone in a prolonged-release tablet for obesity, acting on the appetite and reward centres of the brain.

From$2.11/ tabletView

Clenbuterol Tablets

Clenbuterol

40 · 60mcg

Clenbuterol 40mcg and 60mcg tablets, a selective beta-2 adrenoceptor agonist. Stimulating those receptors relaxes the smooth muscle of the airways.

From$1.17/ tabletView

Key points

  • Semaglutide affects appetite and digestion, while orlistat reduces absorption of dietary fat.
  • Semaglutide products approved for diabetes and weight management may have different indications and must not be treated as interchangeable.
  • Response varies, and treatment works alongside nutrition, activity and ongoing clinical review.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Supply depends on stock and the exact product requested; ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you.

How the medicine groups differ

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist available in product-specific forms and indications. Orlistat works in the digestive tract and can affect bowel habits and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

What these medicines are used for

Selected products may be used for obesity in eligible patients. Other semaglutide products are used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. A diabetes indication does not automatically make a product suitable for weight management.

Important safety checks

A clinician should review pregnancy or pregnancy plans, pancreatitis or gallbladder history, digestive disease, kidney problems, diabetes medicines and other relevant conditions. Use only a verified, correctly stored product supplied through an appropriate pharmacy pathway.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe or persistent abdominal pain, repeated vomiting with inability to keep fluids down, signs of dehydration, a serious allergic reaction, or symptoms of severe low blood sugar when used with other diabetes medicines.

Further reading

FAQ

What weight loss medicines are on SGMeds?

There are 4 weight loss medicines on SGMeds, containing 5 different active ingredients such as semaglutide, orlistat and bupropion. They include Semaglutide Tablets and Xenical, and the full list is on this page.

What conditions are weight loss medicines used for?

The weight loss medicines listed here are used for obesity and overweight, though not every medicine is used for both.

Do weight loss medicines come as tablets or other forms?

Most are tablets, and there are also capsules. Each product page lists the medicine's form and strengths.

What should I compare between these weight loss medicines?

Compare the active ingredient first: products with matching active ingredients contain the same medicine. Then compare strength, form and price per tablet. Each product page sets out what the medicine is used for, its side effects and its interactions. Check with a doctor or pharmacist first if you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition.

Are these weight loss medicines originals or generics?

Generics. Even when a product is listed under a brand name, you receive a generic or branded generic with the same active ingredients at the strength you choose, not the original brand's pack. Names such as Xenical are there so you can find the medicine. The manufacturer varies with stock.

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What do weight loss medicines cost in Singapore dollars?

Every strength and pack size is priced on its product page, shown in Singapore dollars. The prices are converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.

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Do I need a prescription for weight loss medicines in Singapore?

No. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription when you order weight loss medicines. We place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.

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Can I order weight loss medicines online in Singapore?

Yes. Choose the medicine on this page, then its strength and pack, and check out. Parcels to Singapore and Malaysia go by Express shipping (tracked, up to 1 week) or Regular shipping (up to 3 weeks).

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