Drugs / Semaglutide
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Semaglutide

also known as Wegovy · Ozempic · Rybelsus · SEMA · NNC0113-0217 · Fitaro · NN-9535 · NPM-139 · +11 more

Peptide targets GLP1R via activation

Developed for
type 2 diabetes mellitus · obesity disorder · diabetes mellitus · type 1 diabetes mellitus · chronic kidney disease · metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis · alcohol-related disorders · NAFLD1
+90 more · prediabetes syndrome · Alzheimer disease · polycystic ovary syndrome · cardiovascular disorder · atrial fibrillation · heart failure · atypical endometrial hyperplasia · coronary atherosclerosis · diabetes mellitus, noninsulin-dependent, 2 · endometrial cancer · ischemic stroke · major depressive disorder · metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease · metabolic syndrome X · morbid obesity · nicotine dependence · abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome · cerebrovascular disorder · diabetic autonomic neuropathy · diabetic kidney disease · fatty liver disease · methamphetamine dependence · obesity and hypopigmentation · opiate dependence · pseudotumor cerebri · psoriasis · schizophrenia · substance-related disorder · acute myocardial infarction · acute pancreatitis · alcohol abuse · alcohol dependence · alcoholic liver disease · asthma · atherosclerosis · cannabis dependence · cardiomyopathy · chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · cognitive impairment with or without cerebellar ataxia · colorectal cancer · coronary artery disorder · COVID-19 · cystic fibrosis · cystic fibrosis-related diabetes · disease related to solid organ transplantation · Duchenne muscular dystrophy · eating disorder · endometrial disorder · endometrial endometrioid adenocarcinoma · fibrotic liver disease · glucose intolerance · hepatocellular carcinoma · hyperglycemia · hypertriglyceridemia · hypogonadism · infertility disorder · Klinefelter syndrome · large artery stroke · localized lipodystrophy · male infertility · malignant pancreatic neoplasm · open-angle glaucoma · osteoarthritis, knee · osteoporosis · peripheral arterial disease · prostate cancer · proteinuria · psoriatic arthritis · puerperal disorder · pulmonary hypertension · pulmonary sarcoidosis · rectal cancer · recurrent acute pancreatitis · stage I endometrioid carcinoma · substance abuse · substance dependence · symptomatic heart failure · systemic sclerosis · trichotillomania · ulcer of lower limbs · ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome · aortic valve stenosis · atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease · chemotherapy-induced toxicity · diastolic heart failure · gastrointestinal mucositis · intracerebral hemorrhage · Parkinson disease · ST-elevation myocardial infarction · stroke disorder
Investigated by
Novo Nordisk A/S · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · University of Colorado, Denver · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Yale University
+232 more · Mayo Clinic · National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) · Unity Health Toronto · University Health Network, Toronto · Boehringer Ingelheim · China-Japan Friendship Hospital · Chinese University of Hong Kong · Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation · McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre · National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) · National Institutes of Health (NIH) · University Medical Center Groningen · University Medical Centre Ljubljana · University of Copenhagen · University of Minnesota · University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · University of Toronto · Western University, Canada · Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon · Diabetes Canada · First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University · Gilead Sciences · Imperial College London · Karolinska Institutet · McMaster University · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) · National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) · Odense University Hospital · Peking University First Hospital · RenJi Hospital · Stanford University · State University of New York at Buffalo · The Cleveland Clinic · The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University · The University of Hong Kong · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · University of California, San Diego · University of Maryland, Baltimore · University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · University of Virginia · Washington University School of Medicine · Aarhus University Hospital · Academic Medical Center - University of Amsterdam · Aga Khan University · Alain Dagher · Ali Aminian · Alzheimer's Association · Anders Fink-Jensen, MD, DMSci · Asger Lund, MD · Asian Institute Of Medical Sciences · Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India · Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh · Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio · Biruni University · Bispebjerg Hospital · Bispebjerg Hospital · Bostal Drug Delivery Co., Ltd · Botkin Hospital · Brigham and Women's Hospital · BrightGene Bio-Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Canadian Medical and Surgical Knowledge Translation Research Group · Capital Medical University · Case Western Reserve University · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health · Chengdu Brilliant Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · Chinese Academy of Sciences · City of Hope Medical Center · Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Dasman Diabetes Institute · all 238 on the full record

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 26 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Filed obesity disorder 5 milestones
Filed US (FDA) Wegovy obesity disorder 2025-11-26

“announced the submission of a sNDA to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a higher dose of semaglutide injection 7.2 mg” novonordisk.com ↗

“Wegovy® 7.2 mg FDA NDA filing” novonordisk.com ↗

Filed EU (EMA) Wegovy obesity disorder 2025-08-06

“semaglutide 7.2 mg (a higher dose of Wegovy®) has been submitted to the EU regulatory authorities.” novonordisk.com ↗

Filed US (FDA) — obesity disorder 2025-05-07

“once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg in MASH was submitted for regulatory approval in both the EU and US” novonordisk.com ↗

“oral semaglutide 25 mg in obesity was submitted for regulatory review to the US FDA.” novonordisk.com ↗

Filed EU (EMA) — obesity disorder 2020-12-18

“submission of a Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for subcutaneous semaglutide 2.4 mg” novonordisk.com ↗

“submitted oral semaglutide 25 mg once-daily for obesity to the European Medicines Agency (EMA)” novonordisk.com ↗

Filed US (FDA) — obesity disorder 2020-12-04

“submission of a new drug application (NDA) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for subcutaneous semaglutide 2.4 mg” novonordisk.com ↗

Filed type 2 diabetes mellitus 7 milestones
Rejected (CRL) US (FDA) — type 2 diabetes mellitus 2021-03-22

“FDA has issued a Refusal to File letter covering the label expansion application for once-weekly semaglutide 2.0 mg for the treatment of type 2 diabetes” novonordisk.com ↗

Filed US (FDA) Ozempic® type 2 diabetes mellitus 2021-01-20

“submission of a label expansion application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the existing marketing authorisation for Ozempic®” novonordisk.com ↗

Filed EU (EMA) Ozempic® type 2 diabetes mellitus 2020-12-29

“Der er indsendt registreringsansøgning for Ozempic® til flere regulatoriske myndigheder, herunder Det Europæiske Lægemiddelagentur og de japanske sundhedsmyndigheder.” novonordisk.com ↗

“submission of a label extension application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the existing marketing authorisation for Ozempic®” novonordisk.com ↗

Filed EU (EMA) — type 2 diabetes mellitus 2019-04-26

“submission of a Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for oral semaglutide” novonordisk.com ↗

“oral semaglutide has been filed for regulatory approval of glycaemic control in both the USA and the EU.” novonordisk.com ↗

Filed Other — type 2 diabetes mellitus 2019-04-26

“Oral semaglutide has now been submitted for regulatory approval in the US, the EU and Canada.” novonordisk.com ↗

Filed US (FDA) Ozempic type 2 diabetes mellitus 2019-03-20

“Earlier this year, Novo Nordisk filed a supplemental drug application for Ozempic® (semaglutide) tablets 25 mg for use in adults with type 2 diabetes.” novonordisk-us.com ↗

“A second NDA was submitted for oral semaglutide seeking approval for a cardiovascular (CV) risk reduction indication in adults with type 2 diabetes.” novonordisk.com ↗

“An NDA was submitted for oral semaglutide seeking approval for an indication for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes.” novonordisk.com ↗

“Finally, an sNDA was submitted for Ozempic® for a cardiovascular risk reduction indication in adults with type 2 diabetes.” novonordisk.com ↗

“oral semaglutide has been filed for regulatory approval of glycaemic control in both the USA and the EU.” novonordisk.com ↗

“oral semaglutide and Ozempic® have been filed for regulatory approval for CV risk reduction in the USA.” novonordisk.com ↗

Filed Japan (PMDA) Ozempic® type 2 diabetes mellitus 2017-02-28

“Der er indsendt registreringsansøgning for Ozempic® til flere regulatoriske myndigheder, herunder Det Europæiske Lægemiddelagentur og de japanske sundhedsmyndigheder.” novonordisk.com ↗

“submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) to the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for semaglutide” novonordisk.com ↗

Trials 393 · started per year

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 04 trials
Phase 0 NCT07627191 Oct 2026 → Jun 2028 expected colorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, malignant pancreatic neoplasm University of Arizona Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT06807970 Sep 2025 → Jul 2027 expected osteoarthritis, knee The University of Hong Kong Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT06338553 Jun 2024 → Mar 2027 expected type 1 diabetes mellitus Vanderbilt University Medical Center Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT05249881 Mar → Dec 2022 type 2 diabetes mellitus Aga Khan University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 193 trials · 8 met primary · 3 missed
Phase 1 NCT07840729 Oct 2026 → Feb 2027 expected — Shanghai JMT-Bio Inc. Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT07855133 Sep 2026 → Sep 2028 expected obesity disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus Novo Nordisk A/S Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT07845578 Sep 2026 → Sep 2027 expected obesity disorder Novo Nordisk A/S Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT07527195 Apr 2026 → Apr 2028 expected obesity disorder Novo Nordisk A/S Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT07223983 Mar 2026 → Feb 2027 expected alcohol-related disorders Yale University Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT06222437 Feb 2026 polycystic ovary syndrome Methodist Health System Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT07225816 Nov 2025 → Jun 2026 overdue obesity disorder Novo Nordisk A/S Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT07010432 Jun 2025 → May 2028 expected obesity disorder Novo Nordisk A/S Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT06648031 Dec 2024 → Jul 2025 type 2 diabetes mellitus Lexaria Bioscience Corp. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT06716307 Dec 2024 → Mar 2025 obesity disorder Novo Nordisk A/S Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/27 trials · 1 missed
Phase 1/2 NCT07642635 Sep 2026 → Sep 2030 expected Duchenne muscular dystrophy Vanderbilt University Medical Center Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT07563699 Jul 2026 → Apr 2028 expected type 2 diabetes mellitus Mapi Pharma Ltd. Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT07374328 Jun 2025 → May 2026 overdue type 2 diabetes mellitus Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT06541509 Jul 2024 → Jul 2025 overdue heart failure, obesity disorder University Medical Centre Ljubljana Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT05746039 Jan 2024 → Dec 2027 expected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity disorder, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary sarcoidosis University of Pennsylvania Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT07336862 Jan 2024 → Dec 2027 expected obesity disorder China-Japan Friendship Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT04702516 Mar 2021 → Aug 2022 — Morten Frost Unknown Missed primary
Phase 270 trials · 10 met primary · 6 missed
Phase 2 NCT07430332 Sep 2027 → Jun 2029 expected type 1 diabetes mellitus Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07614412 Jan 2027 → Jan 2028 expected type 1 diabetes mellitus Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07820358 Jan 2027 → Dec 2028 expected atypical endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial cancer, obesity disorder, stage I endometrioid carcinoma The Methodist Hospital Research Institute Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07249554 Nov 2026 → Jul 2028 expected alcohol-related disorders Johns Hopkins University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07511543 Oct 2026 → Oct 2028 expected ischemic stroke Population Health Research Institute Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06073184 Sep 2026 → Feb 2029 expected atypical endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial cancer GynOncTrials Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07509112 Sep 2026 → Jan 2027 expected methamphetamine dependence Kirby Institute Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07357740 Aug 2026 → Aug 2027 type 2 diabetes mellitus Novo Nordisk A/S Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 2 NCT07639021 Jun 2026 → Jun 2027 expected obesity disorder Novo Nordisk A/S Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07282769 Jun 2026 → Feb 2027 expected trichotillomania University of Chicago Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/310 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 2/3 NCT07797036 Sep 2027 → Sep 2030 expected gestational diabetes, metabolic syndrome X University of Massachusetts, Worcester Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT06913023 Sep 2026 → Jun 2029 expected — University Health Network, Toronto Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT07223242 Feb 2025 → Dec 2026 expected cardiomyopathy, heart failure University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT06896981 Jan → Oct 2025 obesity disorder, polycystic ovary syndrome Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT06387199 Dec 2024 → Jan 2027 expected type 1 diabetes mellitus McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT06423599 Apr 2024 → Dec 2027 expected heart failure, obesity disorder Jens D Hove, MD,PHD Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT05788965 Oct 2023 → Dec 2024 cystic fibrosis, cystic fibrosis-related diabetes University of Minnesota Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT05205928 Oct 2022 → Apr 2024 type 1 diabetes mellitus McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre Completed Met primary
Phase 2/3 NCT03919929 May 2019 → Oct 2023 NAFLD1, polycystic ovary syndrome University of Colorado, Denver Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT03899402 May 2019 → Jan 2026 overdue type 1 diabetes mellitus State University of New York at Buffalo Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3112 trials · 55 met primary · 3 missed
Phase 3 NCT07845994 Nov 2026 → Feb 2031 expected craniopharyngioma University Hospital, Angers Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT07817251 Sep 2026 → Jun 2027 expected type 2 diabetes mellitus Novo Nordisk A/S Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06934655 Sep 2026 → Nov 2030 expected — Children's Hospital Los Angeles Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT07770841 Aug 2026 → Feb 2028 expected obesity disorder Novo Nordisk A/S Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT07218354 Jul 2026 → Mar 2029 expected alcohol-related disorders VA Office of Research and Development Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT07357766 Jun 2026 → Nov 2027 obesity disorder Novo Nordisk A/S Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 3 NCT07021937 Jun 2026 → Apr 2031 expected obesity and hypopigmentation University of Colorado, Denver Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT07581145 Apr 2026 → Dec 2028 expected ulcer of lower limbs Bispebjerg Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT07428746 Apr 2026 → Nov 2028 expected type 2 diabetes mellitus Emory University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT07059377 Feb → Dec 2026 expected nicotine dependence, type 2 diabetes mellitus Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation Recruiting No outcome recorded
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Phase 466 trials · 3 met primary
Phase 4 NCT07858331 Jan 2027 → Jan 2029 expected chronic kidney disease, obesity disorder Kristin Clemens Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07462663 Jan 2027 → Apr 2031 expected atypical endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial cancer, intraepithelial neoplasia, morbid obesity Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07027969 Nov 2026 → Dec 2029 expected atrial fibrillation, obesity disorder Ali Aminian Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06977438 Oct 2026 → Jan 2031 expected obesity disorder University of Minnesota Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07389941 Oct 2026 → Apr 2029 expected atrial fibrillation University of Luebeck Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07617155 Sep 2026 → Sep 2028 expected acute pancreatitis, hypertriglyceridemia, recurrent acute pancreatitis Peking Union Medical College Hospital Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07592546 Aug 2026 → Dec 2028 expected morbid obesity Alain Dagher Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07485062 May 2026 → May 2029 expected subjective cognitive decline, type 2 diabetes mellitus Western University, Canada Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07558863 Apr 2026 → Mar 2028 expected diabetic autonomic neuropathy, type 2 diabetes mellitus The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07483801 Mar 2026 → Apr 2027 expected cardiovascular disorder Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable31 trials · 1 met primary · 1 missed
— NCT07586150 Oct 2028 → Jul 2030 expected bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT07677995 Sep → Dec 2026 expected cardiovascular disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus University of Ulster Enrolling by invitation No outcome recorded
— NCT07621640 Jun 2026 → Feb 2028 expected abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome, obesity disorder Hallym University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT06546384 May → Dec 2026 expected alcohol-related disorders, fatty liver disease, obesity disorder Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT07633639 May 2026 → May 2028 expected obesity disorder China-Japan Friendship Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT07599046 Apr 2026 → Jan 2027 expected type 2 diabetes mellitus Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT07391267 Feb 2026 → Dec 2028 expected chronic kidney disease, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT07319975 Dec 2025 → Oct 2026 expected obesity disorder Istanbul Galata University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT07091500 Aug 2025 → Aug 2028 expected obesity disorder, skeletal muscle disorder Washington University School of Medicine Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT06924697 Jun 2025 → Jan 2026 overdue nicotine dependence, type 2 diabetes mellitus Shanghai East Hospital Enrolling by invitation No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy167 trials
Phase 0 NCT07092605 Comparator Nov 2024 → Nov 2025 overdue — AgelessRx Enrolling by invitation No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT07767175 Comparator Aug 2026 → Sep 2027 expected obesity disorder Novo Nordisk A/S Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT07430059 Comparator Jul → Dec 2026 expected obesity disorder Vivani Medical, Inc Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT07673900 Comparator Jun 2026 → Feb 2027 expected obesity disorder Terrestrial Bio, Inc. Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT07539415 Comparator May → Oct 2026 expected obesity disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. LTD. Recruiting No outcome recorded
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News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 159

DateIssuerRelease
2026-10-01 Novo Nordisk A/S Results Novo’s Wegovy® (semaglutide) reduced liver fat to normal levels in 9 out of 10 adults with obesity and excess liver fat – EASD2026 novonordisk.com ↗
Novo Nordisk today presented post hoc analysis of data from a STEP UP trial sub-population with 55 participants, showing that Wegovy® (pooled semaglutide 7.2 and 2.4 mg) reduced liver fat in adults with obesity without diabetes.
2026-10-01 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Results Phase 2 COURAGE Trial Confirms Trevogrumab Prevents Lean Mass and Muscle Loss During GLP-1 Receptor Agonist-induced Weight Loss regeneron.com ↗
A pre-specified subgroup analysis found that patients meeting the low lean mass definition for sarcopenia had greater loss of lean mass with semaglutide, and more preservation with trevogrumab
2026-09-30 Novo Nordisk A/S Results Novo’s investigational obesity and diabetes drug CagriSema reduces ‘food noise’ and shows benefits in organ and bone health – EASD 2026 novonordisk.com ↗
Additionally, CagriSema substantially improved eating behaviour, reduced ‘food noise’, cravings, hunger, appetite, and food-related thoughts and improved craving control after both 22 and 52 weeks of treatment.
2026-09-30 Novo Nordisk A/S Results People switching from weight-loss injections to Novo's Wegovy® pill lost 4.1% body weight on average after three months, according to real-world data presented at EASD2026 novonordisk.com ↗
People with overweight or obesity who switched from injectable GLP-1 based therapies for weight management to oral semaglutide (Wegovy® pill) lost an average of 4.0 kg (8.8 lb) in three months (p<0.001)¹
2026-09-30 Novonordisk Us Results People switching from weight-loss injections to Novo's Wegovy® pill lost 4.1% body weight on average after three months, according to real-world data presented at EASD2026 novonordisk-us.com ↗
In the study, adults with overweight or obesity who switched from an injectable GLP-1 based medicine for weight management - either tirzepatide or semaglutide - to once-daily oral semaglutide (Wegovy® pill) and stayed on treatment for 3 months lost an average of 4.1% or 8.8 lbs based on an average starting weight of 221.6 lbs (p <0.001).
2026-09-29 Novo Nordisk A/S Results Novo’s Ozempic® (semaglutide) 2 mg associated with lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (death, heart attack, and stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes compared to switching to Mounjaro® (tirzepatide), in real-world analysis novonordisk.com ↗
Novo’s Ozempic® (semaglutide) 2 mg associated with lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (death, heart attack, and stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes compared to switching to Mounjaro® (tirzepatide), in real-world analysis
2026-09-29 Novonordisk Us Results Novo's Ozempic® (semaglutide) 2 mg associated with lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (death, heart attack, and stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes compared to switching to Mounjaro® (tirzepatide), in real-world analysis at EASD novonordisk-us.com ↗
These findings were presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting 2026 in Milan, Italy.
2026-09-29 Eli Lilly and Company Results Lilly's Zepbound (tirzepatide 10 mg and 15 mg) was associated with more weight loss than Wegovy HD (semaglutide injection 7.2 mg) in a new indirect treatment comparison lilly.com ↗
In this new analysis, Zepbound 15 mg showed 4.5% greater weight loss than Wegovy HD in adults with obesity
2026-09-29 Eli Lilly and Company Results Lilly's Foundayo (orforglipron) 17.2 mg showed greater weight loss and A1C reduction than oral semaglutide 25 mg among adults with type 2 diabetes in a new indirect treatment comparison lilly.com ↗
In an indirect treatment comparison using data from ACHIEVE-3 and PIONEER PLUS, Foundayo 17.2 mg showed significantly greater weight loss and A1C reduction compared to oral semaglutide 25 mg at 52 weeks.
2026-09-21 Novo Nordisk A/S Results Novo's CagriSema delivers superior weight loss versus tirzepatide in REIMAGINE 5 trial novonordisk.com ↗
In REIMAGINE 5, CagriSema 1.0 mg/1.0 mg was superior to tirzepatide 5 mg for weight loss, achieving an estimated average weight loss of 12.4%, compared with 9.1%, respectively.
2026-09-18 Sandoz Regulatory Sandoz receives regulatory approval for generic semaglutide in Canada, paving way to expand patient access to key GLP-1 medicine sandoz.com ↗
Sandoz (SIX:SDZ/OTCQX:SDZNY), the global leader in affordable medicines, today announces that Health Canada has granted marketing authorisation for Sandoz® Semaglutide (semaglutide), a GLP-1 receptor agonist injection and a generic version of Ozempic®*.
2026-09-07 Novo Nordisk A/S Results Novo Nordisk STEP Young phase 3 data: 40.4% of children living with obesity achieved a BMI below the obesity threshold with semaglutide and lifestyle modification novonordisk.com ↗
The trial met its primary endpoint demonstrating superior BMI reduction at week 68 in the group taking semaglutide compared with the placebo group.

All press releases naming this drug 210 releases

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Evidence & citations 24 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 566 sources stand behind the page.

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Known as semaglutide “Subjects will receive a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (either semaglutide, tirzepatide or liraglutide) by self-injection or orally (semaglutide or orforglipron) for...” NCT07107334 ↗
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“Weekly subcutaneous semaglutide/GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy administered according to approved labeling, clinical indication, patient tolerance, and endocrinology...” NCT07462663 ↗

“Receive 6 months of GLP-1RA (Semaglutide) treatment starting at 0.25mg once weekly and then the dose will be up titrated as tolerated every four weeks to once-weekly doses of...” NCT07178145 ↗

“BACKGROUND: Oral semaglutide is a novel tablet containing the human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP‑1) analogue semaglutide, co-formulated with the absorption enhancer sodium...” PMID 30565096 ↗ Jun 2019

“Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, is an approved and well-established therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), providing both robust glycemic...” NCT07563699 ↗

“Safety And Tolerability of 3 Switch Regimens From Semaglutide 1.0 mg and 2.0 mg to Co-Administered Cagrilintide and Semaglutide (Cagrisema) in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes” NCT07817251 ↗

“Three incretin-based medications that have been approved for treatment of obesity including liraglutide, semaglutide, or tirzepatide will be used in the nonsurgical group.” NCT06374875 ↗

“Key question: Is the use of GLP-1 weight loss medicines - semaglutide and tirzepatide - associated with improvements in mental health and health-related quality of life?” NCT07368855 ↗

“IcoSema is a once-weekly combination therapy of basal insulin icodec (icodec) and semaglutide (a GLP-1 analogue) developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.” PMID 40482670 ↗ Jun 2025

“Wegovy®: Semaglutide injected once weekly, starting dose 0.25mg, with dose increments every four weeks reaching the maintenance dose of 1mg after eight weeks” NCT06715514 ↗

“The glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist semaglutide is approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity and has an established safety profile.” PMID 39780249 ↗ Jan 2025

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Known as Fitaro “In Bangladesh, semaglutide (Fitaro) is available for weight management at various doses (0.25 mg to 2.4 mg)” NCT06616961 ↗
Known as NN-9535 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2108724 ↗
Known as NNC0113-0217 “Investigation of Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of Oral Semaglutide (NNC0113-0217)” NCT02016911 ↗
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“oral semaglutide (NNC0113-0217)” NCT02070510 ↗

Known as NPM-139 “Semaglutide Implant (NPM-139) is a drug/device combination product consisting of a subdermal titanium implant \~23 mm long and 2 mm in diameter, containing a sterile liquid...” NCT07430059 ↗
Known as Ozempic “If possible, patients will be placed on high-dose tirzepatide (Mounjaro or Zepbound 15 mg once weekly injection) or high-dose semaglutide (Wegovy 2.4 mg once weekly injection...” NCT06374875 ↗
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“Such an approach is now in particular of relevance, since the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has already approved semaglutide s.c. (Ozempic) and semaglutide in an oral formula...” NCT05303857 ↗

“Semaglutide is already approved in several formulations (examples: Ozempic® for type 2 diabetes and Wegovy® for weight management), but these require once-weekly injections.” NCT07563699 ↗

“GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (e.g. Ozempic) are approved for diabetes and medication, and may potentially affect craving for other substances apart from food.” NCT07509112 ↗

“Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) that is FDA-approved for the treatment of obesity (as Wegovy) or T2DM (as Ozempic).” NCT06005012 ↗

“New medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists, like semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), help people lose weight and improve health.” NCT07179120 ↗

“Upon introduction of semaglutide (ozempic) treatment, insulin doses will be reduced by 10% (basal insulin, basal rate and bolus)” NCT05305794 ↗

“combined with a GLP-1 receptor agonist (Semaglutide, Ozempic) in subjects with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus.” NCT05984238 ↗

“The Effect of Semaglutide (Ozempic) on Bone Turnover in Patients With Increased Fracture Risk” NCT04702516 ↗

“Semaglutide, Ozempic® (at maximum tolerated dose) + Automated Insulin Delivery system” NCT06894784 ↗

“Weekly semaglutide (Ozempic®) injections on regular closed-loop insulin pump therapy” NCT06387199 ↗

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Known as Ozempyc “Subcutaneous semaglutide (Ozempyc, Novo Nordisk A/S Bagsvaerd, Denmark)” NCT06541509 ↗
Known as Rybelsus “Such an approach is now in particular of relevance, since the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has already approved semaglutide s.c. (Ozempic) and semaglutide in an oral formula...” NCT05303857 ↗
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“Once daily semaglutide tablets (3 mg, 7 mg and 14 mg) are approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in the US, in the EU and in some other countries, under the brand name Rybelsus®.” NCT04707469 ↗

“Other acceptable, less preferrable, options: liraglutide (Saxenda or Victoza), semaglutide tablet (Rybelsus), or lower dose of tirzepatide and semaglutide injections.” NCT06374875 ↗

“Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus®) was purchased and then repackaged into capsules looking identical to DGE, CQE and placebo capsules.” NCT06827002 ↗

“Currently, doses of 3 milligram (mg), 7 mg and 14 mg semaglutide tablets (Rybelsus) can be prescribed in some countries.” NCT06083675 ↗

“Semaglutide tablets, under the brand name Rybelsus, are approved in the EU and USA for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.” NCT05996874 ↗

“semaglutide (Rybelsus®) 3 mg daily for 4 weeks followed by 7 mg daily for 4 weeks, hereafter 14 mg daily” NCT07135245 ↗

“Participants receive 7mg of semaglutide (Rybelsus®) orally once before one of the post-TZIELD® MMTTs.” NCT06338553 ↗

“semaglutide/Rybelsus will be administered as a single oral dose” NCT06608433 ↗

“Arm 4 - Rybelsus medication (semaglutide) alone” NCT06648031 ↗

“called oral semaglutide (Rybelsus)” NCT06003153 ↗

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Known as SEMA “randomised to semaglutide (SEMA) 1 mg/week or intramuscular testosterone undecanoate (TRT) 1000 mg/10-12 weeks for 24 weeks” PMID 39511836 ↗ Nov 2024
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“Drug: Semaglutide (SEMA)” NCT07586150 ↗

“Semaglutide (SEMA)” NCT07389941 ↗

“Semaglutide (SEMA)” NCT04971785 ↗

Known as Semagluide “Semagluide” NCT07539415 ↗
Known as Semaglutida ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2108724 ↗
Known as semaglutide (Ozempic) “semaglutide (Ozempic)” NCT07325435 ↗
Known as Semaglutide component of cagrisema ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2108724 ↗
Known as Semaglutide component of nn1535 icosema ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2108724 ↗
Known as Semaglutide component of nn1535 laisema ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2108724 ↗
Known as semaglutide I “Participants will receive a single subcutaneous (s.c.) dose of CagriSema (cagrilintide B and semaglutide I) in DV3384 pen-injector in period 1 followed by a single s.c. dose of...” NCT06716307 ↗
Known as Semaglutide Injection “Semaglutide Injection, 0.68 mg/mL,1.5 mL;1.34 mg/mL,1.5 mL;1.34 mg/mL,3 mL;2.27 mg/mL,3 mL;3.2 mg/mL,3 mL; Subcutaneous injection once weekly using pre-filled pen including...” NCT06863363 ↗
Known as Semaglutide Pen “Drug: Semaglutide Pen” NCT06616961 ↗
Known as TQF3510 “This is a multicenter, randomized, open, parallel, positive-controlled clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Semaglutide injection (TQF3510) developed by Chia...” NCT06738979 ↗
Known as Wegovy “The intervention consists of once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide (Wegovy®), initiated at 0.25 mg and uptitrated to a target dose of 2.4 mg as tolerated, administered for at...” NCT07275697 ↗
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“The GLP-1 agonist class of drugs, including semaglutide (Wegovy®), have been approved for the treatment of patients as an adjunct to diet and exercise and for weight loss in...” NCT06754163 ↗

“If possible, patients will be placed on high-dose tirzepatide (Mounjaro or Zepbound 15 mg once weekly injection) or high-dose semaglutide (Wegovy 2.4 mg once weekly injection...” NCT06374875 ↗

“Semaglutide is already approved in several formulations (examples: Ozempic® for type 2 diabetes and Wegovy® for weight management), but these require once-weekly injections.” NCT07563699 ↗

“Wegovy®: Semaglutide injected once weekly, starting dose 0.25mg, with dose increments every four weeks reaching the maintenance dose of 1mg after eight weeks” NCT06715514 ↗

“Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) that is FDA-approved for the treatment of obesity (as Wegovy) or T2DM (as Ozempic).” NCT06005012 ↗

“Semaglutide (Wegovy) is a clear, colorless solution provided as Wegovy FlexTouch four-dose pens: 0.25 mg/0.5 mL.” NCT07430059 ↗

“semaglutide (Wegovy) once-weekly by subcutaneous injection, titrated to a maximum dose of 2.4 mg.” NCT07523633 ↗

“semaglutide injection or WEGOVY® injection will be given once weekly” NCT07036172 ↗

“All participants in the study will receive semaglutide (Wegovy).” NCT07282769 ↗

“Semaglutide 2.4 MG/0.75 ML Subcutaneous Solution [WEGOVY]” NCT06913023 ↗

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Action Activate “GLP-1 receptor agonist drug class” PMID 30565096 ↗ Jun 2019
Modality Peptide “Semaglutide, a Human Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Analog” PMID 28349386 ↗ Nov 2017
Route Subcutaneous “subcutaneous injection of semaglutide once weekly” PMID 26358288 ↗ Sep 2015
Target GLP1R “a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist” PMID 31189520 ↗ Jun 2019