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Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Details for New Drug Application (NDA): 218316


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NDA 218316 describes WEGOVY, which is a drug marketed by Novo and is included in two NDAs. It is available from two suppliers. There are fifteen patents protecting this drug. Additional details are available on the WEGOVY profile page.

The generic ingredient in WEGOVY is semaglutide. Two suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the semaglutide profile page.
Summary for 218316
Tradename:WEGOVY
Applicant:Novo
Ingredient:semaglutide
Patents:8
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) Date for 218316
Generic Entry Date for 218316*:
Constraining patent/regulatory exclusivity:
Dosage:
TABLET;ORAL

*The generic entry opportunity date is the latter of the last compound-claiming patent and the last regulatory exclusivity protection. Many factors can influence early or later generic entry. This date is provided as a rough estimate of generic entry potential and should not be used as an independent source.

Pharmacology for NDA: 218316
Suppliers and Packaging for NDA: 218316
Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Application Type Supplier National Drug Code Package Code Package
WEGOVY semaglutide TABLET;ORAL 218316 NDA Novo Nordisk 0169-4404 0169-4404-31 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0169-4404-31)
WEGOVY semaglutide TABLET;ORAL 218316 NDA Novo Nordisk 0169-4409 0169-4409-31 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0169-4409-31)

Profile for product number 001

Active Rx/OTC/Discontinued:RXDosage:TABLET;ORALStrength1.5MG
Approval Date:Dec 22, 2025TE:RLD:Yes
Patent:10,278,923Patent Expiration:May 2, 2034Product Flag?Substance Flag?Delist Request?
Patented Use:METHOD OF WEIGHT REDUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF WEIGHT REDUCTION VIA ORAL ADMINISTRATION
Patent:11,382,957Patent Expiration:Dec 16, 2031Product Flag?YSubstance Flag?Delist Request?
Patent:11,833,248Patent Expiration:Feb 1, 2039Product Flag?YSubstance Flag?Delist Request?
Patented Use:METHOD OF WEIGHT REDUCTION

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