Is Semaglutide prohibited in sport?

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Semaglutide sport status.

Current sport-status snapshot for Semaglutide: Not specifically named in the 2026 List; athletes should still verify product ingredients.

Reviewed August 7, 2026. Each statement links to its evidence record, followed by the primary and official sources used for this answer.

012026 WADA status

Not specifically named in the 2026 List; athletes should still verify product ingredients.

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02Medical status is separate

FDA approved in specific branded products and indications; compounded products are not FDA approved.

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03Current-list boundary

Anti-doping rules and product ingredients can change. Athletes should verify the current official list and their product before making a real decision.

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PRIMARY & OFFICIAL SOURCES

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2 source records, with duplicates removed.

FDA / 2026Wegovy application and labeling recordU.S. FDA FDA / 2026FDA concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight lossU.S. FDA

Semaglutide sport status.

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