Semaglutid
Semaglutide · GLP-1 receptor agonist
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used in approved medicines. Indication, formulation and dosing depend on the specific product.
Approvals
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Research areas
Evidence matrix
- Molecular identity
- Confirmed
Semaglutide is a defined GLP-1 analogue. This profile distinguishes approved Wegovy formulations by region; salts and research products are not equivalent.
- Human research
- Strong
- Replication
- Multiple independent groups
- Clinical endpoints
- Hard patient-relevant outcomes
- Safety
- Characterized by prescribing information or extensive studies
- Approval
- EU · ApprovedUS · Approved
The dimensions are presented separately and are not combined into an overall score.
Current approval context
EU and US product information differ; the US label includes a MASH indication.
- Wegovy: US prescribing information (DailyMed)Prescribing information2026
U.S. National Library of Medicine (DailyMed)
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- Wegovy: EU product information (EMA)Prescribing information2026
European Medicines Agency
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Research gaps
- ·Results depend on the studied population, region and specific product.
Mechanism
Activates GLP-1 receptors, affecting appetite, insulin secretion and gastric emptying.
- Wegovy: US prescribing information (DailyMed)Prescribing information2026
U.S. National Library of Medicine (DailyMed)
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- Wegovy: EU product information (EMA)Prescribing information2026
European Medicines Agency
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Study protocols
No sufficiently supported, exactly citable study protocols are available.
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Reported adverse effects
- ·Common gastrointestinal symptoms; warnings include pancreatitis and gallbladder disease.
- ·EMA classifies NAION as a very rare adverse effect of semaglutide medicines; sudden vision loss requires urgent medical assessment.
Contraindications and warnings
- ·US label: MTC history, MEN2 or serious hypersensitivity; consider pregnancy and severe gastroparesis warnings.
Interactions
- ·Insulin/sulfonylureas increase hypoglycemia risk; oral medicines may be affected.
Research gaps
- ·Results depend on the studied population, region and specific product.
- Wegovy: US prescribing information (DailyMed)Prescribing information2026
U.S. National Library of Medicine (DailyMed)
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- Wegovy: EU product information (EMA)Prescribing information2026
European Medicines Agency
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- EMA PRAC: NAION is a very rare adverse effect of semaglutide medicinesRegulatory source2025
European Medicines Agency
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Sources
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- Wegovy: US prescribing information (DailyMed)Prescribing information2026
U.S. National Library of Medicine (DailyMed)
Accessed:
- Wegovy: EU product information (EMA)Prescribing information2026
European Medicines Agency
Accessed:
- EMA PRAC: NAION is a very rare adverse effect of semaglutide medicinesRegulatory source2025
European Medicines Agency
Accessed: