Compounded semaglutide is a medication that’s custom-made for you by a compounding pharmacy. It contains the active ingredient semaglutide, which is found in three FDA-approved medications: Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus.

Does this mean that compounded semaglutide is the same as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus? The short answer: No. And these products are not “generic Ozempic” or “generic Wegovy.” There are no FDA-approved generics of these mediations yet.

You may see compounded semaglutide in several different dosage forms, including:

• Injections
• Sublingual (under the tongue) drops
• Orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs)
• Oral capsules or tablets
• Nasal sprays

Compounded semaglutide medications are not FDA approved. Their safety and effectiveness haven’t been established. So it’s not guaranteed that you’ll get the same results as the FDA-approved products.