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WEGOVY

semaglutide · Injection, Solution

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Overview

Brand name
WEGOVY
Generic name
semaglutide
Dosage form
Injection, Solution
Route
Subcutaneous
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
7
NDC product codes
8
Packages
8
Data completeness
82% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Semaglutide .25 mg/.5mL 2200644 View
Semaglutide .5 mg/.5mL 2200644 View
Semaglutide 1 mg/.5mL 2200644 View
Semaglutide 1.7 mg/.75mL 2200644 View
Semaglutide 2.4 mg/.75mL 2200644 View
Semaglutide 3.2 mg/mL 2200644 View
Semaglutide 7.2 mg/.75mL 2200644 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Injection, Solution
Route of administration
Subcutaneous
Presentations
16

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
215256
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
June 4, 2021
Sponsor
NOVO
Products on application
12
Submissions recorded
16
Products approved under application 215256.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
215256-001 WEGOVY SOLUTION SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
215256-002 WEGOVY SOLUTION SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
215256-003 WEGOVY SOLUTION SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
215256-004 WEGOVY SOLUTION SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
215256-005 WEGOVY SOLUTION SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
215256-006 WEGOVY HD SOLUTION SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
215256-007 WEGOVY SOLUTION SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
215256-008 WEGOVY SOLUTION SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
215256-009 WEGOVY SOLUTION SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
215256-010 WEGOVY SOLUTION SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
215256-011 WEGOVY SOLUTION SEMAGLUTIDE Prescription — RLD RS
215256-012 WEGOVY FLEXTOUCH SOLUTION 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 June 30, 2021
8536122 March 20, 2026 002 Yes June 30, 2021
8536122 March 20, 2026 003 Yes June 30, 2021
8536122 March 20, 2026 004 Yes June 30, 2021
8536122 March 20, 2026 005 Yes June 30, 2021
8129343 December 5, 2031 001 Yes June 30, 2021
8129343 December 5, 2031 002 Yes June 30, 2021
8129343 December 5, 2031 003 Yes June 30, 2021
8129343 December 5, 2031 004 Yes June 30, 2021
8129343 December 5, 2031 005 Yes June 30, 2021
8129343 December 5, 2031 006 Yes March 31, 2026
8129343 December 5, 2031 007 Yes June 23, 2026
8129343 December 5, 2031 008 Yes June 23, 2026
8129343 December 5, 2031 009 Yes June 23, 2026
8129343 December 5, 2031 010 Yes June 23, 2026
8129343 December 5, 2031 011 Yes June 23, 2026
8129343 December 5, 2031 012 Yes July 16, 2026
9764003 June 21, 2033 001 No U-3161 June 30, 2021
9764003 June 21, 2033 002 No U-3161 June 30, 2021
9764003 June 21, 2033 003 No U-3161 June 30, 2021
9764003 June 21, 2033 004 No U-3161 June 30, 2021
9764003 June 21, 2033 005 No U-3161 June 30, 2021
9764003 June 21, 2033 006 No U-4418 March 31, 2026
9764003 June 21, 2033 007 No U-3161 June 23, 2026
9764003 June 21, 2033 008 No U-3161 June 23, 2026
9764003 June 21, 2033 009 No U-3161 June 23, 2026
9764003 June 21, 2033 010 No U-3161 June 23, 2026
9764003 June 21, 2033 011 No U-3161 June 23, 2026
9764003 June 21, 2033 012 No U-3161 July 16, 2026
12569543 April 28, 2037 007 No U-4443 June 23, 2026
12569543 April 28, 2037 008 No U-4443 June 23, 2026
12569543 April 28, 2037 009 No U-4443 June 23, 2026
12569543 April 28, 2037 010 No U-4443 June 23, 2026
12569543 April 28, 2037 011 No U-4443 June 23, 2026
12214017 August 24, 2038 001 No U-3162 March 6, 2025
11752198 August 24, 2038 001 No U-3162 October 10, 2023
10888605 August 24, 2038 001 No U-3162 June 30, 2021
12214017 August 24, 2038 002 No U-3162 March 6, 2025
11752198 August 24, 2038 002 No U-3162 October 10, 2023
10888605 August 24, 2038 002 No U-3162 June 30, 2021
12214017 August 24, 2038 003 No U-3162 March 6, 2025
11752198 August 24, 2038 003 No U-3162 October 10, 2023
10888605 August 24, 2038 003 No U-3162 June 30, 2021
12214017 August 24, 2038 004 No U-3162 March 6, 2025
11752198 August 24, 2038 004 No U-3162 October 10, 2023
10888605 August 24, 2038 004 No U-3162 June 30, 2021
12214017 August 24, 2038 005 No U-3162 March 6, 2025
11752198 August 24, 2038 005 No U-3162 October 10, 2023
10888605 August 24, 2038 005 No U-3162 June 30, 2021
12214017 August 24, 2038 006 No U-4418 March 31, 2026
11752198 August 24, 2038 006 No U-4418 March 31, 2026
10888605 August 24, 2038 006 No U-4418 March 31, 2026
12214017 August 24, 2038 007 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
11752198 August 24, 2038 007 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
10888605 August 24, 2038 007 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
12214017 August 24, 2038 008 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
11752198 August 24, 2038 008 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
10888605 August 24, 2038 008 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
12214017 August 24, 2038 009 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
11752198 August 24, 2038 009 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
10888605 August 24, 2038 009 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
12214017 August 24, 2038 010 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
11752198 August 24, 2038 010 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
10888605 August 24, 2038 010 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
12214017 August 24, 2038 011 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
11752198 August 24, 2038 011 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
10888605 August 24, 2038 011 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
12551536 October 10, 2038 005 No U-4418 March 2, 2026
12029779 October 10, 2038 005 No U-3162 July 9, 2024
12551536 October 10, 2038 006 No U-4418 March 31, 2026
12029779 October 10, 2038 006 No U-4418 March 31, 2026
12551536 October 10, 2038 007 No U-4418 June 23, 2026
12029779 October 10, 2038 007 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
12551536 October 10, 2038 008 No U-4418 June 23, 2026
12029779 October 10, 2038 008 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
12551536 October 10, 2038 009 No U-4418 June 23, 2026
12029779 October 10, 2038 009 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
12551536 October 10, 2038 010 No U-4418 June 23, 2026
12029779 October 10, 2038 010 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
12551536 October 10, 2038 011 No U-4418 June 23, 2026
12029779 October 10, 2038 011 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
12551536 October 10, 2038 012 No U-4418 July 16, 2026
12029779 October 10, 2038 012 No U-3162 July 16, 2026
11478533 May 13, 2040 001 No U-3861 September 3, 2025
11478533 May 13, 2040 002 No U-3861 September 3, 2025
11478533 May 13, 2040 003 No U-3861 September 3, 2025
11478533 May 13, 2040 004 No U-3861 September 3, 2025
11478533 May 13, 2040 005 No U-3861 September 3, 2025
11478533 May 13, 2040 007 No U-3861 June 23, 2026
11478533 May 13, 2040 008 No U-3861 June 23, 2026
11478533 May 13, 2040 009 No U-3861 June 23, 2026
11478533 May 13, 2040 010 No U-3861 June 23, 2026
11478533 May 13, 2040 011 No U-3861 June 23, 2026
11478533 May 13, 2040 012 No U-3861 July 16, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 001 No U-3162 June 29, 2022
11318191 February 17, 2041 002 No U-3162 June 29, 2022
11318191 February 17, 2041 003 No U-3162 June 29, 2022
11318191 February 17, 2041 004 No U-3162 June 29, 2022
11318191 February 17, 2041 005 No U-3162 June 29, 2022
11318191 February 17, 2041 006 No U-4418 March 31, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 007 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 007 No U-4443 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 007 No U-4560 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 008 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 008 No U-4443 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 008 No U-4560 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 009 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 009 No U-4443 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 009 No U-4560 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 010 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 010 No U-4443 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 010 No U-4560 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 011 No U-3162 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 011 No U-4443 June 23, 2026
11318191 February 17, 2041 011 No U-4560 June 23, 2026
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
D-190 July 21, 2026 004
I-935 March 8, 2027 001
I-935 March 8, 2027 002
I-935 March 8, 2027 003
I-935 March 8, 2027 004
I-935 March 8, 2027 005
I-935 March 8, 2027 012
I-973 August 15, 2028 001
I-973 August 15, 2028 002
I-973 August 15, 2028 003
I-973 August 15, 2028 004
I-973 August 15, 2028 005
I-973 August 15, 2028 012
NS March 19, 2029 006

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 215256.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 25 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved June 18, 2026 N/A
Supplement 31 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved May 5, 2026 N/A
Supplement 29 Efficacy Approved March 19, 2026 Standard
Supplement 33 Labeling Approved February 25, 2026 Standard
Supplement 30 Labeling Approved January 29, 2026 Standard
Supplement 23 Efficacy Approved November 21, 2025 Standard
Supplement 26 Labeling Approved October 14, 2025 Standard
Supplement 24 Efficacy Approved August 15, 2025 Priority
Supplement 15 Efficacy Approved November 27, 2024 Standard
Supplement 21 Labeling Approved November 1, 2024 901 Required
Supplement 11 Efficacy Approved March 8, 2024 Priority
Supplement 7 Efficacy Approved July 21, 2023 Standard
Supplement 6 Labeling Approved February 14, 2023 Standard
Supplement 5 Efficacy Approved December 23, 2022 Priority
Supplement 3 Labeling Approved August 24, 2022 Standard
Original application 1 Type 10 - New Indication Submitted as Distinct NDA - Not Consolidated Approved June 4, 2021 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · September 8, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · September 8, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · August 24, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · August 7, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · June 23, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · March 24, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · March 23, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · March 2, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · February 27, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · January 30, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · January 29, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · November 25, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · November 24, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · October 15, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · October 15, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · August 18, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · August 15, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · December 3, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · November 29, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · November 5, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · November 5, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · November 5, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · March 11, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · March 8, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · July 24, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · July 24, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · February 16, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · February 15, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · December 27, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · December 27, 2022

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20240423). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20240423

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 WEGOVY causes 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 ) and Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )] . • WEGOVY is 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 WEGOVY 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 WEGOVY [see Contraindications ( 4 ) and 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 at clinically relevant exposures. It is unknown whether WEGOVY causes 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 ). • WEGOVY is 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 )........................................03/2024 Dosing and Administration (2.2) ............................... 07/2023 Warnings and Precautions, Hypoglycemia (5.4) ..............03/2024

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE WEGOVY is indicated in combination with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity: • to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or non-fatal stroke) in adults with established cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight. • to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term in: o Adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with obesity o Adults with overweight in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition. Limitations of Use • WEGOVY contains semaglutide. Coadministration with other semaglutide-containing products or with any other GLP-1 receptor agonist is not recommended. WEGOVY is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated in combination with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity: • to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or non-fatal stroke) in adults with established cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight (1) . • to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term in: o Adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with obesity o Adults with overweight in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition (1) . Limitations of Use: • Coadministration with other semaglutide-containing products or with any other GLP-1 receptor agonist is not recommended (1).

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Administer WEGOVY once weekly as an adjunct to diet and increased physical activity, on the same day each week, at any time of day, with or without meals (2.1). • Inject subcutaneously in the abdomen, thigh or upper arm (2.1). • In patients with type 2 diabetes, monitor blood glucose prior to starting and during WEGOVY treatment (2.1). • Initiate at 0.25 mg once weekly for 4 weeks. Then follow the dosage escalation schedule, titrating every 4 weeks to achieve the maintenance dosage (2.2 , 2.3). • The maintenance dosage of WEGOVY in adults is either 2.4 mg (recommended) or 1.7 mg once weekly (2.2) . • The maintenance dosage of WEGOVY in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older is 2.4 mg once weekly (2.3). 2.1 Important Monitoring and Administration Instructions • In patients with type 2 diabetes, monitor blood glucose prior to starting WEGOVY and during WEGOVY treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4 )]. • Prior to initiation of WEGOVY, train patients on proper injection technique. Refer to the accompanying Instructions for Use for complete administration instructions with illustrations. • Inspect WEGOVY visually prior to each injection. Only use if solution is clear, colorless, and contains no particles. • Administer WEGOVY in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. • Administer WEGOVY once weekly, on the same day each week, at any time of day, with or without meals. • Inject WEGOVY subcutaneously in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. The time of day and the injection site can be changed without dose adjustment. 2.2 Recommended Dosage in Adults Dosage Initiation and Escalation • Initiate WEGOVY with a dosage of 0.25 mg injected subcutaneously once weekly. Then follow the dose escalation schedule presented in Table 1 to minimize gastrointestinal adverse reactions [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . • If patients do not tolerate a dose during dosage escalation, consider delaying dosage escalation for 4 weeks. Table 1. Recommended Dosage Regimen for Adults Treatment Weeks Once weekly Subcutaneous Dosage Initiation 1 through 4 0.25 mg Escalation 5 through 8 0.5 mg 9 through 12 1 mg 13 through 16 1.7 mg Maintenance 17 and onward 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg Maintenance Dosage • The maintenance dosage of WEGOVY in adults is either 2.4 mg (recommended) or 1.7 mg once weekly. Consider treatment response and tolerability when selecting the maintenance dosage [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . 2.3 Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients Aged 12 Years and Older Dosage Initiation and Escalation • Initiate WEGOVY according to the dosage escalation schedule in Table 2 to minimize gastrointestinal adverse reactions [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . • If patients do not tolerate a dose during dosage escalation, consider delaying dosage escalation for 4 weeks. • The 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, and 1 mg once-weekly dosages are initiation and escalation dosages and are not approved as maintenance dosages. Table 2. Recommended Dosage Regimen for Pediatric Patients Aged 12 Years and Older Treatment Weeks Once weekly Subcutaneous Dosage Initiation 1 through 4 0.25 mg a Escalation 5 through 8 0.5 mg a 9 through 12 1 mg a 13 through 16 1.7 mg b Maintenance 17 and onward 2.4 mg a Not approved as maintenance dosages b See Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Maintenance Dosage • The maintenance dosage of WEGOVY in pediatric patients aged 12 years and older is 2.4 mg once weekly. Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions • If patients do not tolerate the 2.4 mg once weekly maintenance dosage, the maintenance dosage may be reduced to 1.7 mg once weekly. • Discontinue WEGOVY if the patient cannot tolerate the 1.7 mg once-weekly dosage. 2.4 Recommendations Regarding Missed Dose • If one dose is missed and the next scheduled dose is more than 2 days away (48 hours), administer WEGOVY as soon as possible. If one dose is missed and the next scheduled dose is less than 2 days away (48 hours), do not administer th …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: clear, colorless solution available in 5 pre-filled, disposable, single-dose pens: • 0.25 mg/0.5 mL • 0.5 mg/0.5 mL • 1 mg/0.5 mL • 1.7 mg/0.75 mL • 2.4 mg/0.75 mL Injection: pre-filled, single-dose pen that delivers doses of 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg ( 3 ).

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS WEGOVY is contraindicated in the following conditions: • A personal or family history of MTC or in patients with MEN 2 [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . • A prior serious hypersensitivity reaction to semaglutide or to any of the excipients in WEGOVY. Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, have been reported with WEGOVY [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )]. • Personal or family history of MTC or in patients with MEN 2 ( 4 ). • Known hypersensitivity to semaglutide or any of the excipients in WEGOVY ( 4 ).

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Acute Pancreatitis : Has occurred in clinical trials. Discontinue promptly if pancreatitis is suspected. Do not restart if pancreatitis is confirmed ( 5.2 ). • Acute Gallbladder Disease : Has occurred in clinical trials. If cholelithiasis is suspected, gallbladder studies and clinical follow-up are indicated ( 5.3 ). • Hypoglycemia: Concomitant use with insulin or an insulin secretagogue may increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. Reducing the dose of insulin or insulin secretagogue may be necessary. Inform all patients of the risk of hypoglycemia and educate them on the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia ( 5.4 ). • Acute Kidney Injury: Has occurred. Monitor renal function when initiating or escalating doses of WEGOVY in patients reporting severe adverse gastrointestinal reactions or in those with renal impairment reporting severe adverse gastrointestinal reactions ( 5.5 ). • Hypersensitivity Reactions: Anaphylactic reactions and angioedema have been reported postmarketing. Discontinue WEGOVY if suspected and promptly seek medical advice ( 5.6 ). • Diabetic Retinopathy Complications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes : Has been reported in trials with semaglutide. Patients with a history of diabetic retinopathy should be monitored ( 5.7 ). • Heart Rate Increase : Monitor heart rate at regular intervals ( 5.8 ). • Suicidal Behavior and Ideation : Monitor for depression or suicidal thoughts. Discontinue WEGOVY if symptoms develop ( 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 WEGOVY causes thyroid C-cell tumors, including 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. WEGOVY is 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 WEGOVY 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 WEGOVY. 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 greater than 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. Acute pancreatitis was observed in patients treated with WEGOVY in clinical trials [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] . After initiation of WEGOVY, observe patients carefully for signs and symptoms of acute pancreatitis (including persistent severe abdominal pain, sometimes radiating to the back, and which may or may not be accompanied by vomiting). If acute pancreatitis is suspected, WEGOVY should promptly be discontinued, and appropriate management should be initiated. If acute pancreatitis is confirmed, WEGOVY should not be restarted. There is limited exp …

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 )] • Acute Gallbladder Disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Acute Kidney Injury [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Diabetic Retinopathy Complications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] • Heart Rate Increase [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] • Suicidal Behavior and Ideation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5%) in adults or pediatric patients aged 12 years and older are: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, dizziness, abdominal distension, eructation, hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes, flatulence, gastroenteritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and nasopharyngitis ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novo Nordisk Inc., at 1-833-934-6891 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 studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse Reactions in Clinical Trials in Adults with Obesity or Overweight WEGOVY 2.4 mg Subcutaneous Weekly Dosage WEGOVY was evaluated for safety in 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials that included 2,116 adult patients with obesity or overweight treated with 2.4 mg WEGOVY for up to 68 weeks and a 7 week off-drug follow-up period [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . Baseline characteristics included a mean age of 48 years, 71% female, 72% White, 14% Asian, 9% Black or African American, and 5% reported as other or unknown; and 85% were not Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, 13% were Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, and 2% reported as unknown. The baseline characteristics were 42% with hypertension, 19% with type 2 diabetes, 43% with dyslipidemia, 28% with a BMI greater than 40 kg/m 2 , and 4% with cardiovascular disease. In these clinical trials, 6.8% of patients treated with 2.4 mg WEGOVY and 3.2% of patients treated with placebo permanently discontinued treatment as a result of adverse reactions. The most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation were nausea (1.8% versus 0.2%), vomiting (1.2% versus 0%), and diarrhea (0.7% versus 0.1%) for WEGOVY and placebo, respectively. Adverse reactions reported in clinical trials in adults and greater than or equal to 2% of WEGOVY-treated patients and more frequently than in placebo-treated patients are shown in Table 3. Table 3. Adverse Reactions (≥2% and Greater Than Placebo) in WEGOVY-treated Adults with Obesity or Overweight Placebo N = 1,261 % WEGOVY 2.4 mg N = 2,116 % Nausea 16 44 Diarrhea 16 30 Vomiting 6 24 Constipation 11 24 Abdominal Pain a 10 20 Headache 10 14 Fatigue b 5 11 Dyspepsia 3 9 Dizziness 4 8 Abdominal Distension 5 7 Eructation <1 7 Hypoglycemia in T2DM c 2 6 Flatulence 4 6 Gastroenteritis 4 6 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 3 5 Gastritis d 1 4 Gastroenteritis Viral 3 4 Hair Loss 1 3 Dysesthesia e 1 2 a Includes abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain lower, gastrointestinal pain, abdominal tenderness, abdominal discomfort and epigastric discomfort b Includes fatigue and asthenia c Defined as blood glucose <54 mg/dL with or without symptoms of hypoglycemia or severe hypoglycemia (requiring the assistance of another person) in patients with type 2 diabetes not on concomitant insulin (Study 3, WEGOVY N=403, Placebo N=402). See text below for further information regarding hypoglycemia in patients with and without …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS WEGOVY delays gastric emptying. May impact absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications. Use with caution ( 7.2 ). 7.1 Concomitant Use with Insulin or an Insulin Secretagogue (e.g., Sulfonylurea) WEGOVY lowers blood glucose and can cause hypoglycemia. The risk of hypoglycemia is increased when WEGOVY is used in combination with insulin or insulin secretagogues (e.g., sulfonylureas). The addition of WEGOVY in patients treated with insulin has not been evaluated. When initiating WEGOVY, consider reducing the dose of concomitantly administered insulin secretagogue (such as sulfonylureas) or insulin to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . 7.2 Oral Medications WEGOVY causes a delay of gastric emptying and thereby has the potential to impact the absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications. In clinical pharmacology trials with semaglutide 1 mg, semaglutide did not affect the absorption of orally administered medications [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Nonetheless, monitor the effects of oral medications concomitantly administered with WEGOVY.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Pregnancy: May cause fetal harm. When pregnancy is recognized, discontinue WEGOVY ( 8.1 ). • Females and Males of Reproductive Potential: Discontinue WEGOVY at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy because of the long half-life of semaglutide ( 8.3 ). 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There will be a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to semaglutide during pregnancy. Pregnant women exposed to WEGOVY and healthcare providers are encouraged to contact Novo Nordisk at 1-877-390-2760 or www.wegovypregnancyregistry.com. Risk Summary Based on animal reproduction studies, there may be potential risks to the fetus from exposure to semaglutide during pregnancy. Additionally, weight loss offers no benefit to a pregnant patient and may cause fetal harm. When a pregnancy is recognized, advise the pregnant patient of the risk to a fetus, and discontinue WEGOVY (see Clinical Considerations) . Available pharmacovigilance data and data from clinical trials with WEGOVY use in pregnant patients are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. 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 below the MRHD (rabbit) and greater than or equal to 2-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 and miscarriage for the indicated population are unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk Appropriate weight gain based on pre-pregnancy weight is currently recommended for all pregnant patients, including those who already have overweight or obesity, because of the obligatory weight gain that occurs in maternal tissues during pregnancy. 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 (0.04-, 0.1-, and 0.4-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 (0.01-, 0.1-, and 0.9-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 greater than or equal to 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 (0.4-, 2-, and 6-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 abnorm …

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 regulator of appetite and caloric intake, and the GLP-1 receptor is present in several areas of the brain involved in appetite regulation. Animal studies show that semaglutide distributed to and activated neurons in brain regions involved in regulation of food intake. The exact mechanism of cardiovascular risk reduction has not been established.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION WEGOVY (semaglutide) injection, for subcutaneous use, contains semaglutide, a human GLP-1 receptor agonist (or GLP-1 analog). 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. Figure 1. Structural Formula of semaglutide WEGOVY is a sterile, aqueous, clear, colorless solution. Each 0.5 mL single-dose pen contains a solution of WEGOVY containing 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg or 1 mg of semaglutide; and each 0.75 mL single-dose pen contains a solution of WEGOVY containing 1.7 or 2.4 mg of semaglutide. Each 1 mL of WEGOVY contains the following inactive ingredients: disodium phosphate dihydrate, 1.42 mg; sodium chloride, 8.25 mg; and water for injection. WEGOVY has a pH of approximately 7.4. Hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH. structural-formula

10 OVERDOSAGE Overdoses have been reported with other GLP-1 receptor agonists. Effects have included severe nausea, severe vomiting, and severe hypoglycemia. In the event of overdose, appropriate supportive treatment should be initiated according to the patient’s clinical signs and symptoms. In the event of an overdose of WEGOVY, 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 WEGOVY of approximately 1 week.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Product: 50090-5824 NDC: 50090-5824-0 .5 mL in a SYRINGE, PLASTIC / 4 in a CARTON

Adverse event reports

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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.

Packaging and NDCs

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Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
50090-5824-0 50090-5824 A-S Medication Solutions 4 SYRINGE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (50090-5824-0) / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE, PLASTIC October 25, 2021
0169-4501-14 0169-4501 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP 4 SYRINGE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (0169-4501-14) / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE, PLASTIC (0169-4501-01) June 5, 2021
0169-4505-14 0169-4505 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP 4 SYRINGE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (0169-4505-14) / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE, PLASTIC (0169-4505-01) June 5, 2021
0169-4517-14 0169-4517 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP 4 SYRINGE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (0169-4517-14) / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE, PLASTIC (0169-4517-01) June 5, 2021
0169-4524-14 0169-4524 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP 4 SYRINGE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (0169-4524-14) / .75 mL in 1 SYRINGE, PLASTIC (0169-4524-01) June 5, 2021
0169-4525-14 0169-4525 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP 4 SYRINGE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (0169-4525-14) / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE, PLASTIC (0169-4525-01) June 5, 2021
0169-4525-94 0169-4525 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP 4 SYRINGE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (0169-4525-94) / .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE, PLASTIC (0169-4525-90) June 5, 2021
0169-4572-14 0169-4572 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP 4 SYRINGE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (0169-4572-14) / .75 mL in 1 SYRINGE, PLASTIC (0169-4572-01) March 19, 2026
50090-5824 50090-5824 A-S Medication Solutions — June 5, 2021
0169-4501 0169-4501 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP — June 5, 2021
0169-4505 0169-4505 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP — June 5, 2021
0169-4517 0169-4517 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP — June 5, 2021
0169-4524 0169-4524 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP — June 5, 2021
0169-4525 0169-4525 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP — June 5, 2021
0169-4572 0169-4572 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP — June 5, 2021
0169-4915 0169-4915 Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP — June 5, 2021

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