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Semaglutide

Human RCTApproved medicine

Also known as: Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus

GLP-1 / incretinType 2 diabetesWeight management

Community-reported ranges are anecdotal and not clinically validated. Evidence grade shown reflects the strength of available human data. Not a prescription. Legal status varies by country and changes over time; verify locally.

Overview

A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and, at higher doses, chronic weight management. It is the best-evidenced peptide in this library, backed by large randomised trials.

Mechanism

Mimics glucagon-like peptide-1, enhancing glucose-dependent insulin secretion, slowing gastric emptying and reducing appetite via central pathways.

Evidence

Strong: multiple large phase 3 RCTs (SUSTAIN, STEP programmes) and regulatory approval.

Community-reported information

As a prescription medicine, dosing is set by the approved label and a clinician, typically titrated over weeks. This app does not restate a personalised schedule.

General information only, not tailored to you and not a recommendation. Some regions withhold this entirely.

Half-life

~7 days (once-weekly dosing)

Storage

Refrigerate 2–8 °C; in-use pens per label.

Commonly reported side effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Injection-site reactions

Legal status by region

  • USFDA-approved prescription medicine.
  • GBMHRA-licensed; prescription only.
  • AUTGA-registered; prescription only (Schedule 4).

Legal status changes over time; verify locally before relying on this.

Frequently asked questions

Is semaglutide the same as Ozempic and Wegovy?
Yes — they share the same active drug. Ozempic and Rybelsus are branded for type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for chronic weight management; the licensed dose and use differ by brand, which a prescriber decides.
Is semaglutide legal to buy?
It is a prescription-only medicine where licensed (US, UK, EU, Australia and beyond). 'Research' semaglutide bought outside that route is unregulated and, in many places, unlawful.
How strong is the evidence for semaglutide?
Very strong: it rests on large phase-3 randomised trials (the STEP and SUSTAIN programmes) and multiple regulatory approvals — the best-evidenced peptide in this library.