Semaglutide / GLP-1 agonists

Also known as: ozempic, wegovy, tirzepatide

Prescription weight and diabetes medicines; see the Pulse Metabolic & GLP-1 coverage for the evidence.

Metabolic & fat-loss agentsGLP-1 receptor agonistEvidence for performance claims:Gold· human data

Legal status: UK: prescription-only medicine — legitimately available only via a doctor's prescription. Checked 2026-07-26.

Prohibited in sport: Yes — on the WADA Prohibited List.

Approved medical use: Licensed for type-2 diabetes and, for some, weight management.

Full breakdown in progress

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