Are Weight-Loss Injections Halal?

Also asked as: “Is Mounjaro halal?” · “Is Ozempic halal?” · “Is Wegovy halal?”

Ingredients

Medicines such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are synthetic peptides. They are not made from pork or gelatine.

Health first

Islam encourages looking after the body. Buying injections without a prescription carries real health risks and should be avoided.

Weight-loss injections

Medicines such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are injected weekly. In the UK some are prescribed on the NHS for obesity under criteria, and some are available privately.

They are synthetic peptides. Fasting rules in Ramadan are a separate question, so ask your doctor and a scholar about timing and doses.

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