High risk Drugs & MedicationsClass II

Wegovy Semaglutide Injection Recall

Wegovy (semaglutide) Injection, 1 mg/0.5 mL, 4 Single-Dose Prefilled Pens, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, DK-2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark, Pr

Updated December 19, 2025

Novo Nordisk is recalling certain Wegovy (semaglutide) injections after hair was found inside prefilled syringes. Do not inject a pen if you notice any particles or foreign material in the solution.

Is the Novo Nordisk Inc. recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by FDA on December 19, 2025. Details below.

What is recalled

Wegovy (semaglutide) Injection, 1 mg/0.5 mL, 4 Single-Dose Prefilled Pens, NDC 0169-4501-14, manufactured by Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark.

Am I affected

You are affected if you have this product: Wegovy (semaglutide) 1 mg/0.5 mL prefilled pen, NDC 0169-4501-14. Check the NDC number on your pen's packaging.

What to do right now

Stop using the affected Wegovy pens immediately. Contact Novo Nordisk Inc. (Plainsboro, NJ) or visit FDA.gov/safety to report the issue and arrange a replacement or refund.

The hazard

Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in a prefilled syringe

Brands affected

Source
FDA
Category
Drugs & Medications
Recall ID
fda-D-0245-2026
Classification
Class II
Recalled
December 19, 2025
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