Synonyms: NN-9535 | NN9535 | Ozempic® (injectable semaglutide) | Rybelsus® (oral semaglutide) | Wegovy®
semaglutide is an approved drug (FDA (2017), EMA (2018))
Compound class:
Peptide or derivative
Comment: Semaglutide is a glucagon like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor peptidomimetic agonist [3]. Structurally it is a modified analogue of glucagon-like peptide 1-(7-37) with amino acids at positions 8 and 34 replaced by α-aminobutyric acid and arginine respectively, and Lys26 is acylated with stearic diacid. Semaglutide has slightly lower GLP-1 receptor affinity than liraglutide, but this is compensated by an increased serum albumin affinity, which ensures improved resistance to metabolic degradation.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Semaglutide was approved by the US FDA in December 2017 as a once weekly injectable treatment for type 2 diabetes (as an adjunct to diet and exercise). EMA approval followed in 2018. In oral formulation (Rybelsus®, a once daily pill) was FDA approved in September 2019, and this represented the first oral GLP-1 therapy for the treatment for type 2 diabetes. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Semaglutide improves glycemic control by stimulating insulin and lowering glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner [3]. |
External links ![]() |
For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com European Medicines Agency (EMA) |