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GLP-1 agonist (diabetes/weight) · ATC A10BJ06

Semaglutide

Ozempic / Wegovy in the US

The international (INN) name. Pharmacists everywhere recognize it, even when the local brand differs (e.g. Ozempic).

15 destinations
DestinationAsk forStatus
United StatesAsk forOzempic (diabetes) / Wegovy (weight management)Rx only

Avoid compounded "semaglutide" from telehealth sites or compounding pharmacies. The shortage that legally permitted mass compounding ended in 2025, and compounded versions aren’t FDA-approved. Their dosing, purity and salt form (for example semaglutide sodium or acetate in place of the approved base) have been documented as inconsistent, with associated adverse events.

Source: fda.gov ↗
United KingdomAsk forOzempic / WegovyRx only
CanadaAsk forOzempic / WegovyRx only
GermanyAsk forOzempic / WegovyRx only
FranceAsk forOzempicRx only

Wegovy may be harder to find here than in other countries.

MexicoAsk forOzempicGeneric name here: SemaglutidaRx only
EthiopiaAsk forNot sold hereUnavailable
JapanAsk forOzempicGeneric name here: セマグルチド (semaguruchido)Rx only
Source: mhlw.go.jp ↗
VietnamAsk forOzempicRx only
SingaporeAsk forOzempicRx only
Source: data.gov.sg ↗
MoroccoAsk forOzempicRx only
Source: ammps.gov.ma ↗
PortugalAsk forOzempicRx only
TürkiyeAsk forOzempicRx only

The global semaglutide shortage of 2022–2025 has ended, and no shortage has been reported in Turkey.

Source: titck.gov.tr ↗
ItalyAsk forOzempic / WegovyRx only
SpainAsk forOzempic / WegovyGeneric name here: Semaglutida Rx only