Is Semaglutide legal?
Semaglutide is an FDA approved drug. For drug-tested athletes it is not on the WADA prohibited list. Yes, extremely widely prescribed. Insurance coverage variable for weight-loss indication.. Legal status depends on your country and changes over time. This reflects US status at the time of writing and is not legal or medical advice.
Regulatory status
- FDA: Approved as Ozempic (2017, type 2 diabetes), Rybelsus (2019, oral), and Wegovy (2021, obesity).
- WADA: Not listed
- Prescription: Yes, extremely widely prescribed. Insurance coverage variable for weight-loss indication.
References
- Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity (STEP-1) — Wilding JPH et al., NEJM, 2021
- Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes (SELECT) — Lincoff et al., N Engl J Med, 2023
- Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN-6) — Marso et al., N Engl J Med, 2016
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Last updated 2026-06-06.