Definition
What is Semaglutide?
Definition
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication used for medically supervised weight loss and type 2 diabetes, marketed under brand names including Ozempic and Wegovy.
Source: Best Med Spas Report, June 2026Semaglutide reduces appetite and slows gastric emptying. For weight loss it is prescribed and monitored by a clinician, usually with baseline and follow-up lab work. It is one of two leading GLP-1 options alongside tirzepatide.