✅ Eligibility Calculator

GLP-1 BMI Eligibility Calculator

📅 Updated March 2026⏱ Free tool✅ Based on FDA criteria

Find out in 30 seconds which GLP-1 medications you qualify for based on your height, weight, and health conditions — using official FDA eligibility criteria.

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FDA Eligibility Criteria — All GLP-1 Drugs

DrugFDA IndicationBMI RequirementAdditional Requirements
Ozempic (semaglutide)Type 2 diabetes, CV riskNone (T2D required)Diagnosed type 2 diabetes
Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4mg)Weight management, CV riskBMI ≥30, or ≥27 with comorbidityAdults (18+); comorbidity if BMI 27–29
Mounjaro (tirzepatide)Type 2 diabetesNone (T2D required)Diagnosed type 2 diabetes
Zepbound (tirzepatide)Weight management, sleep apneaBMI ≥30, or ≥27 with comorbidityAdults (18+); comorbidity if BMI 27–29
Saxenda (liraglutide)Weight managementBMI ≥30, or ≥27 with comorbidityAdults (18+) and adolescents 12+
Wegovy (adolescent)Weight managementBMI ≥95th percentile for age/sexAges 12–17

💡 Even if you meet eligibility criteria, you still need a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. A doctor may also prescribe GLP-1 medications off-label for conditions not listed above — eligibility criteria are guidelines, not hard rules.

Qualifying Comorbidities for BMI 27–29

If your BMI is between 27 and 29.9 (overweight but not obese), you qualify for Wegovy and Zepbound if you have at least one of the following weight-related conditions:

  • Hypertension — high blood pressure (diagnosed or on medication)
  • Type 2 diabetes — diagnosed or pre-diabetes in some cases
  • Dyslipidemia — high cholesterol, high LDL, high triglycerides, or low HDL
  • Obstructive sleep apnea — diagnosed, with or without CPAP treatment
  • Cardiovascular disease — for Wegovy specifically (SELECT trial approval)

⚠️ Insurance coverage often uses stricter criteria than FDA approval. Even if you meet FDA eligibility, your specific insurance plan may require a higher BMI, documented treatment failures, or additional comorbidities for prior authorization approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wegovy and Zepbound are FDA-approved for adults with BMI ≥30 (obesity), or BMI ≥27 with at least one weight-related condition (hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, or obstructive sleep apnea).
Yes — if your BMI is 27 or higher and you have at least one weight-related condition, you meet FDA criteria for Wegovy and Zepbound. A BMI under 27 generally does not qualify unless you have type 2 diabetes (which qualifies for Ozempic or Mounjaro regardless of BMI).
BMI is the primary metric used in FDA criteria, but not the only factor. Your doctor will also consider your overall health, medical history, contraindications, and individual clinical picture. BMI is also an imperfect measure — people with high muscle mass may have elevated BMI without excess fat.