Is compounded semaglutide the same as Ozempic or Wegovy?

No. Ozempic and Wegovy are FDA-approved products made by Novo Nordisk; compounded semaglutide is prepared by a compounding pharmacy and is not FDA-approved. The active molecule is the same, but the finished product, its testing and its regulatory status are not.

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