Separate active ingredient, approved indication and compounded-product status when comparing semaglutide options.
Ozempic is a brand product
Ozempic is an FDA-approved semaglutide medicine with specific labeling. It should not be used as shorthand for every semaglutide product.
Compounded semaglutide is unapproved
A compounded preparation is made for a prescription under compounding law and is not FDA-approved.
Why this matters online
Search results often blur drug name, active ingredient and intended use. Ask the prescriber for the exact product name and status.
Sources & verification
We use primary sources for time-sensitive commercial and regulatory claims.
- FDA — Compounding and the FDA: Questions and Answers
- FDA — Concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss
Last reviewed: August 19, 2026