Illustrative medication packaging, not an actual dispensed product. Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved and is not Wegovy.
Understand the medication, its approved uses, and the questions to discuss with your clinician.
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Wegovy is a semaglutide product indicated for weight management in eligible patients alongside reduced-calorie eating and increased activity. Approved formulations include weekly injection and daily oral tablets; indications differ by formulation.
Wegovy prescribing information (Novo Nordisk)Product, formulation, health history, and other medications matter. A clinician must assess eligibility and explain which prescribing information applies. This page is not a dosing or administration guide.
Wegovy carries a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors in rodents; relevance to humans is unknown. It is contraindicated with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), MEN2, or serious ingredient allergy. Gastrointestinal side effects are common. Important risks include pancreatic, gallbladder, kidney, severe gastrointestinal, and allergic problems. Discuss interactions and pregnancy considerations. This summary is not complete.
Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness, or quality before marketing. They should not be represented as equivalent to an FDA-approved branded product. Discuss which formulation is appropriate with your treating clinician.
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A qualified clinician must consider your individual health history, current medications, goals, and other relevant factors. A website cannot determine your eligibility or replace that evaluation.
Use the prescribing-information link in the overview for the current product label. Ask your clinician or pharmacist which product-specific information applies to you. This page is an educational summary, not a complete medication guide.
