Official communication about our medicines
containing semaglutide from Novo Nordisk
This site is intended for a US audience
ILLEGAL MASS COMPOUNDING
Mass compounding GLP-1s is not proven to be safe or effective at any price. Read more about what Novo Nordisk is doing to protect patients from unproven, potentially unsafe knockoffs.
Latest on compounded and counterfeit products and other important information about semaglutide
Latest on compounded and counterfeit products and other semaglutide information
Patient safety is our top priority, and we are concerned about unapproved compounded “semaglutide” exposing patients to serious safety and efficacy risks.
Our authentic medicines containing semaglutide are approved by the FDA and are fully available nationwide. Generic semaglutide doesn’t exist.
This site provides information about our medicines and the risks of compounded and counterfeit offerings.
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Our promise
Learn about our promise and what we are doing to protect patient safety.
WARNING: COMPOUNDED MEDICINES
The American Diabetes Association®’s Obesity Association™ warns about and discourages the use of non‑FDA‑approved compounded GLP-1 products.
Video: Why the difference between real and knockoff semaglutide is so critical
Watch the video to learn more.
Please see Prescribing Information for Ozempic®.
Please see Prescribing Information for Wegovy®.
Article: Think you know the truth about compounded “semaglutide”?
Learn more about why knockoffs are risky, what FDA approval means, and what experts are saying to warn consumers.
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Article: Counterfeit risks and tips to identify FDA-approved medicines containing semaglutide
Learn more about counterfeit products and how to identify authentic medicines containing semaglutide.
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Video: Our commitment
We have been committed to making innovative medicines to treat serious chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and obesity for more than a century.
Watch the video to learn more.
Article: Semaglutide frequently asked questions
Learn what semaglutide is and why it’s important to choose FDA-approved medicines. Understand that generic versions currently do not exist.
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Read our perspectives
FDA-approved treatments exist and are fully available.
Novo Nordisk makes the only FDA-approved medicines containing semaglutide, which have been reviewed for safety, effectiveness, and quality.