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Semaglutide
Also known as: Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus
Metabolic
Approved
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide that has become one of the most significant metabolic therapeutics in recent history. Originally approved for type 2 diabetes, it has demonstrated unprecedented weight loss efficacy and is now being studied for cardiovascular protection, NASH, and Alzheimer's disease.
Regulatory & Approval Status
Semaglutide is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management under brand names including Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy, with recent approvals for higher-dose formulations.
Information compiled from FDA compounding guidance and public regulatory sources. For research and educational purposes only; not medical advice.
