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Semaglutide Peptide Therapy

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Semaglutide injection vial product photoSemaglutide peptide molecular structure diagram from PubChem

Semaglutide is an anti-diabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and an anti-obesity medication used for long-term weight management and to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. It is a peptide similar to the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), modified with a side chain. It can be administered by subcutaneous injection or taken orally. Sold under the brand names Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy.

ByChris Riley(CFA)&Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA(PharmD, MBA)|Updated

Clinically Reviewed

Reviewed by Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA · Updated May 2026

Evidence-Based

Sourced from FDA, PubMed & ClinicalTrials.gov · View sources

FDA Status
FDA-approved drug
Evidence
Strong Evidence
Category
Weight Loss & Metabolic

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33 providers offering Semaglutide — sorted lowest price first

Lowest Price
Direct Meds
Semaglutide· weekly injection
503A CompoundedClinical
$147
/month
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TeleHealth Med
Compounded Semaglutide
503A CompoundedClinical
$147
/month
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Hims
Wegovy® Pill
503A CompoundedClinical
$149
/month
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Direct Meds
Semaglutide Oral Drops
503A CompoundedClinical
$149
/month
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Silhouette MD
Semaglutide Injection
503A CompoundedClinical
$149
/month
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TrimRx
Injectable Semaglutide
503A CompoundedClinical
$179
/month
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TrimRx
Oral Semaglutide
503A CompoundedClinical
$179
/month
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Clinic Secret
Compounded Semaglutide· $49/week
503A CompoundedClinical
$196
/month
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PeterMD
Semaglutide Injection· 0.25mg-2.4mg weekly
ClinicalRx
$197
/month
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Hims
Ozempic®
503A CompoundedClinical
$199
/month
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Hims
Wegovy® Pen
503A CompoundedClinical
$199
/month
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ShedRX
GLP-1 Lozenges
503A CompoundedClinical
$199
/month
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ShedRX
Compounded Semaglutide Injection
503A CompoundedClinical
$199
/month
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BrightMeds
Semaglutide· weekly injection
ClinicalRx
$215
/month
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BreezeMeds
Semaglutide· weekly injection
503A CompoundedClinical
$225
/month
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ShedRX
GLP-1 Liquid Drops
503A CompoundedClinical
$229
/month
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Alpha Hormones
Semaglutide· weekly injection
ClinicalRx
$249
/month
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Blue Sky MD
Semaglutide Weight Loss· weekly injection
Clinical
$249
/month
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Better Life Medical
Semaglutide· weekly injection
Clinical
$259
/month
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Silhouette MD
Semaglutide Oral
503A CompoundedClinical
$263
/month
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Belle Health
Semaglutide· weekly injection
ClinicalRx
$275
/month
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Defy Medical
Semaglutide Injection· 0.25mg-2.4mg weekly
ClinicalRx
$289
/month
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Prime Health
Compounded Semaglutide
503A CompoundedClinical
$299
/month
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Calibrate
Calibrate Semaglutide· weekly injection
ClinicalRx
$299
/month
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ShedRX
Oral Semaglutide Tablets
503A CompoundedClinical
$299
/month
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ReadyRx
Compounded Semaglutide
503A CompoundedClinical
$299
/month
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Willow
Semaglutide Injectable
503A CompoundedClinical
$299
/month
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Willow
Semaglutide Oral
503A CompoundedClinical
$299
/month
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VivioMDOut of Stock
GLP-1 Tablets (Semaglutide)
FDA BrandClinical
$299
/month
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Hone Health
Semaglutide Program· 0.25mg-2.4mg weekly
ClinicalRx
$299
/month
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BodyLogicMD
Semaglutide Program· weekly injection
Research Use
$325
/month
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Ageless Rx
Semaglutide· weekly injection
Research Use
$349
/month
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VivioMD
GLP-1 Injection (Semaglutide)
FDA BrandClinical
$398
/month
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Prices shown are estimates based on publicly available data and may not reflect current pricing. Actual costs may vary by location, insurance, dosage, and formulation. Always verify directly with the provider.

Who Is Semaglutide Best For?

Weight lossAppetite suppressionGlycemic controlMetabolic health

How Semaglutide Works

GLP-1 receptor agonist that reduces appetite, slows gastric emptying, and improves insulin sensitivity for weight management.

Semaglutide FAQ

What is SEMAGLUTIDE?

Semaglutide is the GLP-1 agonist that revolutionized weight loss treatment. Following FDA resolution of shortages in 2025 and subsequent compounding restrictions, research-grade semaglutide has seen significant demand increases.

How does SEMAGLUTIDE work?

GLP-1 receptor agonist that reduces appetite, slows gastric emptying, and improves insulin sensitivity for weight management.

Is SEMAGLUTIDE legal to buy?

SEMAGLUTIDE requires a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. It is legal to purchase with a valid prescription from authorized pharmacies.

Where can I buy SEMAGLUTIDE?

SEMAGLUTIDE is available by prescription through compounding pharmacies and telehealth providers. Browse our verified provider directory to find trusted sources.

What category does SEMAGLUTIDE belong to?

SEMAGLUTIDE is primarily classified as a weight loss & metabolic peptide. Peptides researched for their effects on weight management, fat metabolism, appetite regulation, and metabolic enhancement. This category includes GLP-1 agonists, dual/triple agonists, and other metabolic peptides.

What are the research benefits of SEMAGLUTIDE?

SEMAGLUTIDE has been studied for: Weight loss, Appetite suppression, Glycemic control, Metabolic health. GLP-1 classic; restricted compounding has increased research vendor demand.

Key Studies

4,731 total on PubMed2,754 human trials

Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes

Lincoff AM, Brown-Frandsen K, Colhoun HM et al

N Engl J MedPhase 3

Semaglutide reduced cardiovascular events in obese patients with cardiovascular disease but without diabetes

Oral Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in High-Risk Type 2 Diabetes

McGuire DK, Marx N, Mulvagh SL et al

N Engl J MedPhase 3

Oral semaglutide reduced major adverse cardiovascular events vs placebo in high-risk type 2 diabetes

Effects of oral semaglutide on cardiovascular outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and/or chronic kidney disease: Design and baseline characteristics of SOUL, a randomized trial

McGuire DK, Busui RP, Deanfield J et al

Diabetes Obes Metab · Diabetes Obes MetabPhase 3

SOUL trial design for assessing oral semaglutide effects on cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes with atherosclerotic disease and/or chronic kidney disease

Effects of Semaglutide on Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Semaglutide Compound Data

Semaglutide peptide chemical structure and molecular formula from PubChem
Molecular Formula
C187H291N45O59
Molecular Weight
4114 g/mol
IUPAC Name
18-[[(1R)-4-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-[[(5S)-5-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-5-amino-2-[[2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S,3R)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S,3R)-2-[[2-[[(2S)-2-[[2-[[(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoyl]amino]-2-methyl-propanoyl]amino]-4-carboxy-butanoyl]amino]acetyl]amino]-3-hydroxy-butanoyl]amino]-3-phenyl-propanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxy-butanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxy-propanoyl]amino]-3-carboxy-propanoyl]amino]-3-methyl-butanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxy-propanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxy-propanoyl]amino]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]-4-methyl-pentanoyl]amino]-4-carboxy-butanoyl]amino]acetyl]amino]-5-oxo-pentanoyl]amino]propanoyl]amino]propanoyl]amino]-6-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-1-benzyl-2-[[(1S,2S)-1-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-2-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-1-[[(1S)-1-[[2-[[(1S)-1-(carboxymethylcarbamoyl)-4-guanidino-butyl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]-4-guanidino-butyl]carbamoyl]-2-methyl-propyl]carbamoyl]-3-methyl-butyl]amino]-1-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-2-oxo-ethyl]amino]-1-methyl-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]-2-methyl-butyl]amino]-2-oxo-ethyl]carbamoyl]-3-carboxy-propyl]amino]-6-oxo-hexyl]amino]-2-oxo-ethoxy]ethoxy]ethylamino]-2-oxo-ethoxy]ethoxy]ethylamino]-1-carboxy-4-oxo-butyl]amino]-18-oxo-octadecanoic acid
View full compound on PubChem

Semaglutide News

Semaglutide and Follow-On Peptide Therapeutics: Balancing Innovation, Regulation, and Clinical Outcomes - Cureus

Cureus · 1 day ago

Novo Nordisk's Ozempic® pill, the only FDA-approved oral peptide GLP-1 medication for adults with type 2 diabetes, soon to be available in the US - PR Newswire

PR Newswire · 17 days ago

Exploring The Use Of Sublingual Semaglutide For Effective Weight Loss [OsbiKn4aSBj] - stat.gov.pl

stat.gov.pl · 1 day ago

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pills: What You Need to Know | News - Yale Medicine

Yale Medicine · 1 month ago

Semaglutide Powder for Inhalation, Pre-formulation and in vitro Characterization - Labroots

Labroots · 1 month ago

News aggregated via Google News. Inclusion does not imply endorsement.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Peptide therapies have not been evaluated by the FDA for most listed indications.All prices shown are estimates based on publicly available data and may not reflect current pricing — providers and brands set their own prices and can change them at any time. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing. Consult a licensed healthcare provider before starting any peptide protocol.

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