What is the generic of wegovy?

What generic (active ingredient) is Wegovy?

Wegovy is a brand of the weight-loss drug semaglutide. That is the active ingredient you would look for in a generic version.

Is there a true generic Wegovy available?

A “generic Wegovy” product would be a semaglutide injection approved as a generic/“follow-on” version of the Wegovy brand. Availability depends on what is authorized in your country and the status of Wegovy’s exclusivity/patents.

What should you search for if you want an equivalent to Wegovy?

Search for “semaglutide injection” (often listed by strength/formulation rather than by the brand name). In the U.S., Wegovy and some other semaglutide products may be made by different manufacturers under different brand approvals.

Patent and exclusivity checks

For the most up-to-date information on patent and exclusivity status around Wegovy/semaglutide, DrugPatentWatch tracks relevant filings and timelines: DrugPatentWatch.com – Wegovy/semaglutide.

Sources

1. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/