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Semaglutide

Prescription Only
GLP-1 Agonist
Schedule
S4
Prescription Only
Enforcement
Tightening
Low Risk
Providers
12
Access: Clear
Key Facts
Schedule 4 - Prescription Only
GLP-1 receptor agonist
TGA-approved branded products available
Compounded versions under increased scrutiny
Import restrictions tightened February 2026

Overview

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist originally developed for type 2 diabetes management. It is available in Australia as branded products (Ozempic, Wegovy) and through compounding pharmacies. The TGA has increased regulatory scrutiny on compounded versions following supply shortages.

Australian Scheduling

Schedule 4 (Prescription Only). TGA-approved branded products are listed on the ARTG. Compounded semaglutide is available under pharmacy compounding exemptions. Import restrictions were tightened in February 2026.

Access Pathway

Available through telehealth clinics and compounding pharmacies. Branded versions (Ozempic, Wegovy) can be prescribed by any GP. Compounded versions are available through specialised providers but face increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Regulatory Notice

For informational purposes only. TGA scheduling may change without notice. All Schedule 4 peptides require a valid prescription from a registered Australian medical practitioner. This site does not sell, supply, or facilitate access to therapeutic goods. Data compiled from TGA SUSMP, public provider directories, and publicly available review platforms.

News & Updates20 items
The therapeutic potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists in central nervous system diseases: immune cell modulation and neuroinflammation.
Expert review of clinical immunology8 Oct 2026
Ischemic colitis associated with oral semaglutide with recurrence upon rechallenge.
Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas8 Oct 2026
Effects of a GLP-1 agonist and anti-diabetic therapies on pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma growth.
Endocrine-related cancer7 Oct 2026
The Conventional Cost-Effectiveness and Distributional Cost-Effectiveness of Semaglutide for Obesity Treatment.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)7 Oct 2026
Correction to: Differential effects of semaglutide and colchicine on atrial remodeling in rats with reduced ejection fraction after myocardial infarction.
Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology6 Oct 2026
Medicaid's GLP-1 Coverage Gap: A Familiar and Correctable Policy Failure.
Medical care6 Oct 2026
In brief: A cardiovascular indication for tirzepatide (Mounjaro).
The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics5 Oct 2026
Practical Considerations for the Use of GLP-1 and Dual GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Obesity: A Clinician-Oriented Guide.
Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi : Turk Kardiyoloji Derneginin yayin organidir5 Oct 2026
Cardiovascular outcomes with tirzepatide versus semaglutide in type 2 diabetes
J Diabetes Metab Disord5 Oct 2026
Quantifying Medicare prescription payment plan benefits under Medicare Part D.
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA3 Oct 2026
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in hidradenitis suppurativa: A nationwide cohort study.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV3 Oct 2026
Comorbid Cardiovascular-Liver Disease Disparities: Current Understanding and Future Directions.
Current cardiology reports3 Oct 2026
Semaglutide Demonstrates Benefits Across Frailty Levels.
JAMA2 Oct 2026
Weight gain, adipose tissue remodeling and cardiometabolic disease in people with HIV.
Current opinion in HIV and AIDS1 Oct 2026
EASL-EASD-EASO Guidance for the Use of Resmetirom and Semaglutide as MASH-Targeted Therapy.
Journal of hepatology30 Sept 2026
Accuracy of Water Intake During Simulated Administration of Oral Semaglutide.
Diabetes, obesity & metabolism30 Sept 2026
Intramuscular Fat as a Biomarker of Muscle Health: Strengths, Limitations and Open Challenges.
Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle30 Sept 2026
Semaglutide in type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease in Australia: practical clinical considerations from a multidisciplinary panel.
Internal medicine journal30 Sept 2026
Gastrointestinal adverse effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists: A narrative expert review of approved therapies, oral formulations, and pipeline agents.
Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition29 Sept 2026
Real-world treatment patterns and cost per patient achieving treatment targets among tirzepatide and semaglutide initiators in US patients with type 2 diabetes.
Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy29 Sept 2026

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