Semaglutide
Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy (semaglutide) is a protein pharmaceutical. Semaglutide was first approved as Ozempic on 2017-12-05. It has been approved in Europe to treat diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The pharmaceutical is active against glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor. Ozempic's patents are valid until 2038-08-24 (FDA).
Trade Name | Ozempic, Rybelsus |
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Common Name | Semaglutide |
Indication | diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus |
Drug Class | Peptides: GLP peptide analogs |