Semaglutide Safety Profile & Adverse Events

Safety Profile Overview

GLP-1 receptor agonist available as injection (Ozempic, Wegovy) and oral (Rybelsus) formulations. Among the most-discussed drugs globally for diabetes and obesity.

Generic Name

semaglutide

Brand Names

Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus

Therapeutic Class

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist

Manufacturer

Novo Nordisk

What Pharma Signal Tracks for Semaglutide

Adverse Events (FAERS) — All FDA Adverse Event Reporting System reports mentioning Semaglutide, including serious outcomes, hospitalizations, and deaths.
FDA Recalls — Class I, II, and III recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts related to Semaglutide products.
Label Changes — Boxed warning additions, new contraindications, dosing modifications, and safety-related labeling supplements.
Risk Score — Composite risk score (0–100) combining adverse event rates, recall history, and label severity with explainable breakdown.
Pharmacovigilance Signals — Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR) and Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR) analysis detecting disproportionate adverse reactions.
Trend Analysis — Monthly time series with anomaly detection for emerging safety signals.

Data Disclaimer: Pharma Signal aggregates data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) and other public regulatory sources. FAERS reports do not establish causation. Report counts may reflect prescription volume rather than relative safety. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical decisions.

Get Semaglutide Safety Data via API

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curl "https://api.pharma-signal.com/drug/safety/semaglutide" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_key"

# Returns risk score, adverse event counts,
# serious/death rates, recalls, and signals

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