Wegovy release date?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Wegovy

When was Wegovy first released?

Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) was first approved by the FDA in June 2021 and launched for U.S. patients in the months after that approval.

What counts as the “release date” (FDA approval vs. pharmacy availability)?

People often mean one of two dates:
- FDA approval date (a regulatory milestone).
- Date it became available through pharmacies and prescribers (commercial launch).

For Wegovy, the FDA approval in June 2021 is the key reference point for the product’s initial U.S. “release” timing; the actual rollout to patients followed the approval.

When did Wegovy reach broader supply?

After initial launch, Wegovy faced supply constraints in the U.S. over time. Those shortages affected when patients could reliably obtain the medication at different points after the original launch window.

Can you check the exact date for your country?

Release timing varies by country (and by whether you mean approval or market availability). If you tell me your country (and whether you mean FDA approval date or first pharmacy availability), I can narrow it to the most relevant “release” timeline.

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