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OZEMPIC

oral semaglutide · Tablet

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Overview

Brand name
OZEMPIC
Generic name
oral semaglutide
Dosage form
Tablet
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
3
NDC product codes
3
Packages
4
Data completeness
77% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Semaglutide 1.5 mg/1 2200644 View
Semaglutide 4 mg/1 2200644 View
Semaglutide 9 mg/1 2200644 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
7

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist [EPC] EPC All 15 members
Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 [CS] CS All 12 members
Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Agonists [MoA] MoA All 15 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
213051
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
September 20, 2019
Sponsor
NOVO
Products on application
6
Submissions recorded
13
Products approved under application 213051.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
213051-001 RYBELSUS TABLET SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
213051-002 RYBELSUS TABLET SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
213051-003 RYBELSUS TABLET SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
213051-004 OZEMPIC TABLET SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
213051-005 OZEMPIC TABLET SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
213051-006 OZEMPIC TABLET SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
—
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
8536122 March 20, 2026 001 Yes U-2628 October 15, 2019
8536122 March 20, 2026 002 Yes U-2628 October 15, 2019
8536122 March 20, 2026 003 Yes U-2628 October 15, 2019
8536122 March 20, 2026 004 Yes U-2628 May 6, 2025
8536122 March 20, 2026 005 Yes U-2628 May 6, 2025
8536122 March 20, 2026 006 Yes U-2628 May 6, 2025
8129343 December 5, 2031 001 Yes U-2628 October 15, 2019
8129343 December 5, 2031 002 Yes U-2628 October 15, 2019
8129343 December 5, 2031 003 Yes U-2628 October 15, 2019
8129343 December 5, 2031 004 Yes U-2628 May 6, 2025
8129343 December 5, 2031 005 Yes U-2628 May 6, 2025
8129343 December 5, 2031 006 Yes U-2628 May 6, 2025
9278123 December 16, 2031 001 No U-2628 October 15, 2019
10960052 December 16, 2031 001 No April 26, 2021
10086047 December 16, 2031 001 No October 15, 2019
11382957 December 16, 2031 001 No July 26, 2022
9278123 December 16, 2031 002 No U-2628 October 15, 2019
10960052 December 16, 2031 002 No April 26, 2021
11382957 December 16, 2031 002 No July 26, 2022
10086047 December 16, 2031 002 No October 15, 2019
9278123 December 16, 2031 003 No U-2628 October 15, 2019
10960052 December 16, 2031 003 No April 26, 2021
11382957 December 16, 2031 003 No July 26, 2022
10086047 December 16, 2031 003 No October 15, 2019
11382957 December 16, 2031 004 Yes February 21, 2025
11382957 December 16, 2031 005 Yes February 21, 2025
9278123 December 16, 2031 006 Yes U-2628 February 21, 2025
11382957 December 16, 2031 006 Yes February 21, 2025
11759503 March 15, 2033 001 No October 12, 2023
10933120 March 15, 2033 001 No March 31, 2021
11759501 March 15, 2033 001 No October 12, 2023
11759502 March 15, 2033 001 No October 12, 2023
12594326 March 15, 2033 001 No April 20, 2026
10933120 March 15, 2033 002 No March 31, 2021
11759503 March 15, 2033 002 No October 12, 2023
12594326 March 15, 2033 002 No April 20, 2026
11759502 March 15, 2033 002 No October 12, 2023
11759501 March 15, 2033 002 No October 12, 2023
11759501 March 15, 2033 003 No October 12, 2023
11759502 March 15, 2033 003 No October 12, 2023
11759503 March 15, 2033 003 No October 12, 2023
10933120 March 15, 2033 003 No March 31, 2021
12594326 March 15, 2033 003 No April 20, 2026
11033499 June 19, 2033 001 No U-2628 May 7, 2026
11033499 June 19, 2033 002 No U-2628 May 7, 2026
11033499 June 19, 2033 003 No U-2628 May 7, 2026
11033499 June 19, 2033 004 No U-2628 May 7, 2026
11033499 June 19, 2033 005 No U-2628 May 7, 2026
11033499 June 19, 2033 006 No U-2628 May 7, 2026
10278923 May 2, 2034 001 No U-2628 October 15, 2019
12514822 May 2, 2034 001 No U-2628 January 14, 2026
12239739 May 2, 2034 001 Yes U-2628 May 6, 2025
10278923 May 2, 2034 002 No U-2628 October 15, 2019
12514822 May 2, 2034 002 No U-2628 January 14, 2026
12239739 May 2, 2034 002 Yes U-2628 May 6, 2025
10278923 May 2, 2034 003 No U-2628 October 15, 2019
12514822 May 2, 2034 003 No U-2628 January 14, 2026
12239739 May 2, 2034 003 Yes U-2628 May 6, 2025
12514822 May 2, 2034 004 No U-2628 January 14, 2026
12239739 May 2, 2034 004 Yes U-2628 May 6, 2025
10278923 May 2, 2034 004 Yes U-2628 February 21, 2025
12514822 May 2, 2034 005 No U-2628 January 14, 2026
12239739 May 2, 2034 005 Yes U-2628 May 6, 2025
10278923 May 2, 2034 005 Yes U-2628 February 21, 2025
12514822 May 2, 2034 006 No U-2628 January 14, 2026
12239739 May 2, 2034 006 Yes U-2628 May 6, 2025
10278923 May 2, 2034 006 Yes U-2628 February 21, 2025
11833248 February 1, 2039 004 No U-2628 January 7, 2025
12396953 February 1, 2039 004 No U-2628 September 3, 2025
11833248 February 1, 2039 005 No U-2628 January 7, 2025
12396953 February 1, 2039 005 No U-2628 September 3, 2025
11833248 February 1, 2039 006 No U-2628 January 7, 2025
12396953 February 1, 2039 006 No U-2628 September 3, 2025
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
I-976 October 17, 2028 001
I-976 October 17, 2028 002
I-976 October 17, 2028 003
I-976 October 17, 2028 004
I-976 October 17, 2028 005
I-976 October 17, 2028 006

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 213051.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 30 Labeling Approved January 30, 2026 Standard
Supplement 29 Labeling Approved October 17, 2025 Standard
Supplement 28 Labeling Approved October 17, 2025 Standard
Supplement 24 Efficacy Approved October 17, 2025 Standard
Supplement 21 Labeling Approved December 9, 2024 Standard
Supplement 20 Efficacy Approved December 9, 2024 Standard
Supplement 23 Labeling Approved November 1, 2024 901 Required
Supplement 18 Labeling Approved January 24, 2024 Standard
Supplement 12 Labeling Approved January 12, 2023 Standard
Supplement 11 Labeling Approved June 10, 2022 901 Required
Supplement 6 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved April 30, 2021 N/A
Supplement 1 Labeling Approved January 16, 2020 Standard
Original application 1 Type 3 - New Dosage Form Approved September 20, 2019 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · July 31, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · February 3, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · October 21, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · October 21, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · October 21, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · October 21, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · October 20, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · October 20, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · October 20, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · October 20, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · February 11, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · February 11, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · December 10, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · December 10, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · November 5, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · November 5, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · January 25, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · January 25, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · January 13, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · January 13, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · June 14, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · June 14, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · May 5, 2021
  • 0 · Original application · June 10, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · January 17, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · January 17, 2020
  • 0 · Original application · September 24, 2019
  • 0 · Original application · September 20, 2019

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260130). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260130

Boxed Warning

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WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS • In rodents, semaglutide causes dose-dependent and treatment-duration-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors at clinically relevant exposures. It is unknown whether RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets cause thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in humans as human relevance of semaglutide-induced rodent thyroid C-cell tumors has not been determined [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )] . • RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets are contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of MTC or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . Counsel patients regarding the potential risk for MTC with the use of RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets and inform them of symptoms of thyroid tumors (e.g., a mass in the neck, dysphagia, dyspnea, persistent hoarseness). Routine monitoring of serum calcitonin or using thyroid ultrasound is of uncertain value for early detection of MTC in patients treated with RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • In rodents, semaglutide causes thyroid C-cell tumors. It is unknown whether RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets cause thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in humans as the human relevance of semaglutide-induced rodent thyroid C-cell tumors has not been determined ( 5.1 , 13.1 ). • RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets are contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of MTC or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Counsel patients regarding the potential risk of MTC and symptoms of thyroid tumors ( 4 , 5.1 ).

Recent Major Changes

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Indications and Usage ( 1 ) ................................................10/2025 Dosage and Administration ( 2 )...........................................12/2025 Warnings and Precautions Acute Pancreatitis ( 5.2 )...............................................10/2025 Acute Kidney Injury Due to Volume Depletion ( 5.5 ) ...........10/2025 Severe Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions ( 5.6 ) .................10/2025 Acute Gallbladder Disease ( 5.8 ).....................................10/2025

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets are indicated: • as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. • to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular (CV) events (CV death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are at high risk for these events. RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets are glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists indicated: • as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) • to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are at high risk for these events. ( 1 )

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets are not substitutable on a mg-to-mg basis. • Take RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets orally once daily on an empty stomach in the morning with water (up to 4 ounces of water); do not take with other liquids besides water. ( 2.1 ) • Swallow tablets whole. Do not split, crush, chew or dissolve in any solution. ( 2.1 ) • After taking RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets, wait at least 30 minutes before eating food, drinking beverages or taking other oral medications. ( 2.1 ) • See the Full Prescribing Information for instructions on switching between RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets ( 2.3 ) and from OZEMPIC injections to RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets. ( 2.4 ) Recommended Starting, Escalation and Maintenance Dosage of RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC Tablets ( 2.2 ) RYBELSUS ( 2.2 ) • Day 1 to 30: Recommended starting dosage is 3 mg orally once daily for 30 days (this dosage is not effective for glycemic control) • Days 31 to 60: Increase the dosage to 7 mg orally once daily. • On Day 61 or thereafter, if: ( 2.2 ) o No additional glycemic control is needed, maintain the dosage at 7 mg orally once daily. o Additional glycemic control is needed, increase the dosage to 14 mg orally once daily. OZEMPIC Tablets ( 2.2 ) • Day 1 to 30: Recommended starting dosage is 1.5 mg orally once daily for 30 days (this dosage is not effective for glycemic control). • Days 31 to 60: Increase the dosage to 4 mg orally once daily. • On Day 61 or thereafter, if: ( 2.2 ) o No additional glycemic control is needed, maintain the dosage at 4 mg orally once daily. o Additional glycemic control is needed, increase the dosage to 9 mg orally once daily. 2.1 Important Administration Instructions • RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets are not substitutable on a mg-to-mg basis. • Take one RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablet orally once daily on an empty stomach in the morning with water (up to 4 ounces of water). Do not take RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets with other liquids besides water [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . • Do not take more than one tablet per day. • Swallow tablets whole. Do not split, crush, chew or dissolve in any solution. • After taking RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets, wait at least 30 minutes before eating food, drinking beverages or taking other oral medications [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . • If a dose is missed, skip the missed dose and take the next dose the following day. 2.2 Recommended Starting, Escalation and Maintenance Dosage of RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC Tablets RYBELSUS: Recommended Dosage Follow the RYBELSUS starting, escalation, and maintenance dosage described below to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ), Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] : • Starting Dosage (Initiation Phase) (Days 1 to 30) : The recommended starting dosage is 3 mg orally once daily (this dosage is not effective for glycemic control). • Escalation and Maintenance Dosage (Days 31 and beyond) : o Days 31 to 60: Increase the dosage to 7 mg orally once daily. o On Day 61 or thereafter, if: ▪ No additional glycemic control is needed, maintain the dosage at 7 mg orally once daily. ▪ Additional glycemic control is needed, increase the dosage to 14 mg orally once daily. OZEMPIC Tablets: Recommended Dosage Follow the OZEMPIC tablets starting, escalation, and maintenance dosage described below to reduce the risk of GI adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ), Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] : • Starting Dosage (Initiation Phase) (Days 1 through 30) : The recommended starting dosage is 1.5 mg orally once daily (this dosage is not effective for glycemic control). • Escalation and Maintenance Dosage (Days 31 and beyond) : o Days 31 to 60: Increase the dosage to 4 mg orally once daily. o On Day 61 or thereafter, if: ▪ No additional glycemic control is needed, maintain the dosage at 4 mg orally once daily. ▪ Additional glycemic control is needed, increase the dosage to 9 mg orally once daily. 2.3 Switc …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS RYBELSUS (semaglutide) tablets are available as: • 3 mg: white to light yellow, oval shaped debossed with “3” on one side and “novo” on the other side. • 7 mg: white to light yellow, oval shaped debossed with “7” on one side and “novo” on the other side. • 14 mg: white to light yellow, oval shaped debossed with “14” on one side and “novo” on the other side. OZEMPIC (semaglutide) tablets are available as: • 1.5 mg: white to light yellow, round shaped debossed with “1.5” on one side and “novo” on the other side. • 4 mg: white to light yellow, round shaped debossed with “4” on one side and “novo” on the other side. • 9 mg: white to light yellow, round shaped debossed with “9” on one side and “novo” on the other side. • RYBELSUS tablets: 3 mg, 7 mg and 14 mg ( 3 ) • OZEMPIC tablets: 1.5 mg, 4 mg and 9 mg ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets are contraindicated in patients with: • A personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . • A prior serious hypersensitivity reaction to semaglutide or to any of the excipients in RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets. Serious hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and angioedema have been reported with semaglutide tablets [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] . • Personal or family history of MTC or in patients with MEN 2 syndrome type 2 ( 4 ) • Prior serious hypersensitivity reaction to semaglutide or any of the excipients in OZEMPIC ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Acute Pancreatitis : Has been observed in patients treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists, including RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets. Discontinue if pancreatitis is suspected. ( 5.2 ) • Diabetic Retinopathy Complications : Has been reported in a cardiovascular outcomes trial with semaglutide injection. Patients with a history of diabetic retinopathy should be monitored. ( 5.3 ) • Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin : May increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. Reducing the dosage of insulin secretagogue or insulin may be necessary. ( 5.4 ) • Acute Kidney Injury Due to Volume Depletion : Monitor renal function in patients reporting adverse reactions that could lead to volume depletion. ( 5.5 ) • Severe Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions : Use of RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets has been associated with gastrointestinal adverse reactions, sometimes severe. RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets are not recommended in patients with severe gastroparesis. ( 5.6 ) • Hypersensitivity Reactions : Serious hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis and angioedema) have been reported. Discontinue RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets if hypersensitivity reactions occur and monitor until signs and symptoms resolve. ( 5.7 ) • Acute Gallbladder Disease : If cholelithiasis or cholecystitis are suspected, gallbladder studies are indicated. ( 5.8 ) • Pulmonary Aspiration During General Anesthesia or Deep Sedation : Has been reported in patients receiving GLP-1 receptor agonists undergoing elective surgeries or procedures. Instruct patients to inform healthcare providers of any planned surgeries or procedures. ( 5.9 ) 5.1 Risk of Thyroid C-Cell Tumors In mice and rats, semaglutide caused a dose-dependent and treatment-duration-dependent increase in the incidence of thyroid C-cell tumors (adenomas and carcinomas) after lifetime exposure at clinically relevant plasma exposures [see Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )] . It is unknown whether RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets cause thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in humans as human relevance of semaglutide-induced rodent thyroid C-cell tumors has not been determined. Cases of MTC in patients treated with liraglutide, another GLP-1 receptor agonist, have been reported in the postmarketing period; the data in these reports are insufficient to establish or exclude a causal relationship between MTC and GLP-1 receptor agonist use in humans. RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets are contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of MTC or in patients with MEN 2. Counsel patients regarding the potential risk for MTC with the use of RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets and inform them of symptoms of thyroid tumors (e.g., a mass in the neck, dysphagia, dyspnea, persistent hoarseness). Routine monitoring of serum calcitonin or using thyroid ultrasound is of uncertain value for early detection of MTC in patients treated with RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets. Such monitoring may increase the risk of unnecessary procedures, due to the low-test specificity for serum calcitonin and a high background incidence of thyroid disease. Significantly elevated serum calcitonin value may indicate MTC and patients with MTC usually have calcitonin values >50 ng/L. If serum calcitonin is measured and found to be elevated, the patient should be further evaluated. Patients with thyroid nodules noted on physical examination or neck imaging should also be further evaluated. 5.2 Acute Pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis, including fatal and non-fatal hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis, has been observed in patients treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide tablets [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] . After initiation of RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets, observe patients carefully for signs and symptoms of acute pancreatitis, which may include persistent or severe abdominal pain (sometimes radiating to the back), and which may or may not be ac …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described below or elsewhere in the prescribing information: • Risk of Thyroid C-cell Tumors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Acute Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Diabetic Retinopathy Complications [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Acute Kidney Injury Due to Volume Depletion [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Severe Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] • Acute Gallbladder Disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] • Pulmonary Aspiration During General Anesthesia or Deep Sedation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥5%) are nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, decreased appetite, vomiting and constipation. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novo Nordisk Inc., at 1-833-457-7455 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of OZEMPIC tablets (1.5 mg, 4 mg and 9 mg strengths) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] and RYBELSUS (3 mg, 7, mg and 14 mg strengths) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] has been established as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus based on adequate and well-controlled studies of RYBELSUS in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ), Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Below is a display of the safety results of the adequate and well-controlled studies of RYBELSUS (referred to below as semaglutide tablets) in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Pool of Placebo-Controlled Trials The data in Table 2 are derived from 2 placebo-controlled trials in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . These data reflect exposure of 1,071 patients to semaglutide tablets (3 mg, 7, mg or 14 mg orally once daily) with a mean duration of exposure of 41.8 weeks. The mean age of patients was 58 years, 3.9% were 75 years or older and 52% were male. In these trials, 63% were White, 6% were Black or African American and 27% were Asian; 19% identified as Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. At baseline, patients had type 2 mellitus diabetes for an average of 9.4 years and had a mean HbA 1c of 8.1%. At baseline, 20.1% of the population reported retinopathy. Baseline estimated renal function was normal (eGFR ≥90 mL/min/1.73m 2 ) in 66.2%, mildly impaired (eGFR 60 to 90 mL/min/1.73m 2 ) in 32.4% and moderately impaired (eGFR 30 to 60 mL/min/1.73m 2 ) in 1.4% of patients. Pool of Placebo- and Active-Controlled Trials The occurrence of adverse reactions was also evaluated in a larger pool of adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus participating in 9 placebo- and active-controlled trials [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . In this pool, 4,116 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were treated with semaglutide tablets for a mean duration of 59.8 weeks. The mean age of patients was 58 years, 5% were 75 years or older and 55% were male. In these trials, 65% were White, 6% were Black or African American and 24% were Asian; 15% identified as Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. At baseline, patients had type 2 diabetes mellitus for an average of 8.8 years and had a mean HbA 1c of 8.2%. At baseline, 16.6% of the population reported retinopathy. Baseline estimated renal function was normal (eGFR ≥90 mL/min/1.73m 2 ) in 65.9%, mildly impaired (eGFR 60 to 90 mL/min/1.73m 2 ) in 28.5% and moderately impaired (eGFR 30 to 60 mL/min/1.73 …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Other Oral Drugs : RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets delay gastric emptying. Consider increased clinical or laboratory monitoring when co-administered with other oral medications that have a narrow therapeutic index or that require clinical monitoring. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Concomitant Use with an Insulin Secretagogue (e.g., Sulfonylurea) or with Insulin Semaglutide stimulates insulin release in the presence of elevated blood glucose concentrations. Patients receiving RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets in combination with an insulin secretagogue (e.g., sulfonylurea) or insulin may have an increased risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. When initiating RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets, consider reducing the dosage of concomitantly administered insulin secretagogue (such as sulfonylureas) or insulin to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ), Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . 7.2 Other Oral Drugs Semaglutide cause a delay of gastric emptying and thereby has the potential to impact the absorption of other oral drugs. Levothyroxine exposure was increased 33% (90% CI: 1.25 to 1.42) when administered with semaglutide tablets in a drug interaction study [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . When using RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets concomitantly with other oral drugs that have a narrow therapeutic index or that require clinical monitoring, consider increased clinical or laboratory monitoring [see Dosage and Administration ( 2 )] .

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Pregnancy : See Pregnancy subsection. ( 8.1 ) • Lactation : Breastfeeding not recommended. ( 8.2 ) • Females and Males of Reproductive Potential : Discontinue RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets in women at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy due to the long washout period for semaglutide. ( 8.3 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data with semaglutide use in pregnant women are insufficient to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. There are clinical considerations regarding the risks of poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations ). Based on animal reproduction studies, there may be potential risks to the fetus from exposure to semaglutide during pregnancy. RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. In pregnant rats administered semaglutide during organogenesis, embryofetal mortality, structural abnormalities and alterations to growth occurred at maternal exposures below the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) based on AUC. In rabbits and cynomolgus monkeys administered semaglutide during organogenesis, early pregnancy losses and structural abnormalities were observed at exposure below the MRHD (rabbit) and ≥10-fold the MRHD (monkey). These findings coincided with a marked maternal body weight loss in both animal species (see Data ). The estimated background risk of major birth defects is 6% to 10% in women with pre-gestational diabetes with an HbA 1c >7 and has been reported to be as high as 20% to 25% in women with an HbA 1c >10. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease Associated Maternal and Fetal Risk : Poorly controlled diabetes during pregnancy increases the maternal risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, preeclampsia, spontaneous abortions, preterm delivery and delivery complications. Poorly controlled diabetes increases the fetal risk for major birth defects, stillbirth and macrosomia related morbidity. Data Animal Data : In a combined fertility and embryofetal development study in rats, subcutaneous doses of 0.01, 0.03 and 0.09 mg/kg/day (0.2-, 0.7- and 2.1-fold the MRHD) were administered to males for 4 weeks prior to and throughout mating and to females for 2 weeks prior to mating, and throughout organogenesis to Gestation Day 17. In parental animals, pharmacologically mediated reductions in body weight gain and food consumption were observed at all dose levels. In the offspring, reduced growth and fetuses with visceral (heart blood vessels) and skeletal (cranial bones, vertebra, ribs) abnormalities were observed at the human exposure. In an embryofetal development study in pregnant rabbits, subcutaneous doses of 0.0010, 0.0025 or 0.0075 mg/kg/day (0.06-, 0.6- and 4.4-fold the MRHD) were administered throughout organogenesis from Gestation Day 6 to 19. Pharmacologically mediated reductions in maternal body weight gain and food consumption were observed at all dose levels. Early pregnancy losses and increased incidences of minor visceral (kidney, liver) and skeletal (sternebra) fetal abnormalities were observed at ≥0.0025 mg/kg/day, at clinically relevant exposures. In an embryofetal development study in pregnant cynomolgus monkeys, subcutaneous doses of 0.015, 0.075 and 0.15 mg/kg twice weekly (1.9-, 9.9- and 29-fold the MRHD) were administered throughout organogenesis, from Gestation Day 16 to 50. Pharmacologically mediated, marked initial maternal body weight loss and reductions in body weight gain and food consumption coincided with the occurrence of sporadic abnormalities (vertebra, sternebra, ribs) at ≥0.075 mg/kg twice weekly (≥9X human exposure). In a pre- and postnatal development study in pregnant cynomolgus monkeys, sub …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Semaglutide is a GLP-1 analogue with 94% sequence homology to human GLP-1. Semaglutide acts as a GLP-1 receptor agonist that selectively binds to and activates the GLP-1 receptor, the target for native GLP-1. GLP-1 is a physiological hormone that has multiple actions on glucose, mediated by the GLP-1 receptors. The principal mechanism of protraction resulting in the long half-life of semaglutide is albumin binding, which results in decreased renal clearance and protection from metabolic degradation. Furthermore, semaglutide is stabilized against degradation by the DPP-4 enzyme. Semaglutide reduces blood glucose through a mechanism where it stimulates insulin secretion and lowers glucagon secretion, both in a glucose-dependent manner. Thus, when blood glucose is high, insulin secretion is stimulated and glucagon secretion is inhibited. The mechanism of blood glucose lowering also involves a minor delay in gastric emptying in the early postprandial phase.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets, for oral use, contain semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. The peptide backbone is produced by yeast fermentation. The main protraction mechanism of semaglutide is albumin binding, facilitated by modification of position 26 lysine with a hydrophilic spacer and a C18 fatty di-acid. Furthermore, semaglutide is modified in position 8 to provide stabilization against degradation by the enzyme dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 (DPP-4). A minor modification was made in position 34 to ensure the attachment of only one fatty di-acid. The molecular formula is C 187 H 291 N 45 O 59 and the molecular weight is 4113.58 g/mol. Structural formula: Semaglutide is a white to almost white hygroscopic powder. RYBELSUS tablets contain 3 mg, 7 mg or 14 mg of semaglutide and the following inactive ingredients: magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone and salcaprozate sodium (SNAC). OZEMPIC tablets contain 1.5 mg, 4 mg or 9 mg of semaglutide and the following inactive ingredients: magnesium stearate and SNAC. structural_formula

10 OVERDOSAGE In the event of overdose, appropriate supportive treatment should be initiated according to the patient’s clinical signs and symptoms. Consider contacting the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) or a medical toxicologist for additional overdosage management recommendations. A prolonged period of observation and treatment for these symptoms may be necessary, taking into account the long half-life of semaglutide of approximately 1 week.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied RYBELSUS strengths are available as follows: Tablet Strength Description Package Configuration NDC Number 3 mg White to light yellow, oval shaped debossed with “3” on one side and “novo” on the other side Bottle of 30 tablets 0169-4303-30 7 mg White to light yellow, oval shaped debossed with “7” on one side and “novo” on the other side Bottle of 30 tablets 0169-4307-30 14 mg White to light yellow, oval shaped debossed with “14” on one side and “novo” on the other side Bottle of 30 tablets 0169-4314-30 OZEMPIC tablet strengths are available as follows: Tablet Strength Description Package Configuration NDC Number 1.5 mg White to light yellow, round shaped debossed with “1.5” on one side and “novo” on the other side Bottle of 30 tablets 0169-1715-30 4 mg White to light yellow, round shaped debossed with “4” on one side and “novo” on the other side Bottle of 30 tablets 0169-1704-30 9 mg White to light yellow, round shaped debossed with “9” on one side and “novo” on the other side Bottle of 30 tablets 0169-1709-30 Storage and Handling Store RYBELSUS and OZEMPIC tablets at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Store and dispense in the original bottle. Store tablets in the original bottle until use to protect tablets from moisture. Store product in a dry place away from moisture.

Adverse event reports

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73,001
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
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Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: SEMAGLUTIDE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Recalls

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Classification Reported Firm Reason Status
Class II June 2, 2021 Cardinal Health Inc. CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage. Terminated

Packaging and NDCs

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Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
0169-1704-30 0169-1704 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0169-1704-30) April 27, 2026
0169-1709-30 0169-1709 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0169-1709-30) April 27, 2026
0169-1715-30 0169-1715 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0169-1715-30) April 27, 2026
0169-1715-90 0169-1715 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0169-1715-90) April 27, 2026
0169-1704 0169-1704 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP — April 27, 2026
0169-1709 0169-1709 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP — April 27, 2026
0169-1715 0169-1715 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP — April 27, 2026

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