# GLP-1 Prescription Rules in the Philippines Source: https://www.philippinespeptides.com/legal/prescriptions Updated: 2026-09-23 > Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus and Mounjaro are prescription drugs in the Philippines. What the Pharmacy Act, the Generics Act and FDA advisories require, sourced. On this page - [Short answer](#answer) - [Which GLP-1 medicines are registered, and how](#registered) - [Who may dispense them](#dispensing) - [Online ordering and advertising](#online) - [Where the prices are](#prices) - [The regulation hub](#hub) Legal # Prescription rules for GLP-1 medicines in the Philippines Philippines Peptides editorial desk Updated 23 September 2026 4 min read **Sources checked** - 23 September 2026 Related - [Regulation hub](https://www.philippinespeptides.com/legal) - [GLP-1 price tracker](https://www.philippinespeptides.com/prices) ## Short answer Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus and Mounjaro are registered in the Philippines as prescription drugs. Under the Philippine Pharmacy Act (RA 10918, 2016), a prescription medicine may be dispensed only by a licensed pharmacist, through an FDA-licensed outlet, against a valid prescription. Prescribing belongs with a licensed Philippine physician. Sources checked 23 September 2026. ## Which GLP-1 medicines are registered, and how - The FDA Verification Portal lists Mounjaro and Mounjaro KwikPen (tirzepatide) under Certificates of Product Registration DR-XY49501 to DR-XY49505, DR-XY49531, DR-XY49610 to DR-XY49613, DR-XY49616 and DR-XY49617, each classified as a prescription drug, with Zuellig Pharma Corporation as importer and distributor. ([CPR DR-XY49501 to DR-XY49505, DR-XY49531, DR-XY49610 to DR-XY49613, DR-XY49616, DR-XY49617](https://verification.fda.gov.ph/)) - The portal shows the Mounjaro KwikPen registrations issued on 9 September 2025 and 1 October 2025 and the Mounjaro single-dose vial registrations issued between 26 January and 24 March 2026, all under monitored release. ([CPR DR-XY49502 (example record)](https://verification.fda.gov.ph/), 9 September 2025) - The portal lists Ozempic (semaglutide) injection under BR-1326, BR-1327, BR-1328 and BR-1346, classified as a prescription drug, with Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals (Philippines), Inc. as the registrant; the BR-1328 record displays an issuance date of 29 September 2026 and an expiry of 15 October 2026, which could not be reconciled. ([CPR BR-1326, BR-1327, BR-1328, BR-1346](https://verification.fda.gov.ph/)) - The portal lists Wegovy (semaglutide) injection under BR-1468 to BR-1477, classified as a prescription drug, with registrations issued on 28 February 2024 and 17 September 2024 and expiring in 2029. ([CPR BR-1468 to BR-1477](https://verification.fda.gov.ph/)) - The portal lists Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) 3 mg, 7 mg and 14 mg tablets under BR-1411 to BR-1413, classified as a prescription drug, valid 18 August 2022 to 18 August 2027. ([CPR BR-1411, BR-1412, BR-1413](https://verification.fda.gov.ph/), 18 August 2022) - A portal search for liraglutide returns Xultophy (insulin degludec plus liraglutide, BR-1225 and BR-1420) as a registered prescription drug; the search returns no current drug product record for Saxenda or Victoza, although a package insert file for Saxenda under BR-1291 is listed. ([CPR BR-1225, BR-1420; PI/PIL record BR-1291](https://verification.fda.gov.ph/)) - FDA Advisory No. 2026-0065 added tirzepatide 2.5 mg to 15 mg per 0.6 mL solution for injection to the list of VAT-exempt health products for diabetes under the CREATE Act. ([FDA Advisory No. 2026-0065](https://www.fda.gov.ph/fda-advisory-no-2026-0065-endorsement-of-updates-on-the-list-of-vat-exempt-health-products/), 23 February 2026) ## Who may dispense them - RA 10918, the Philippine Pharmacy Act, defines prescription (ethical) medicines as medicines a pharmacist may dispense only when the patient presents a valid prescription. ([RA 10918](https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10918_2016.html), 21 July 2016) - Section 33 of RA 10918 provides that prescription medicines may be dispensed only by a licensed pharmacist and only against a valid prescription from a physician, dentist or veterinarian. ([RA 10918](https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10918_2016.html), 21 July 2016) - Section 30 of RA 10918 provides that no pharmaceutical product may be dispensed or sold to the public except through an FDA-licensed retail drug outlet. ([RA 10918](https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10918_2016.html), 21 July 2016) - Section 31 of RA 10918 requires outlets that sell prescription medicines to operate under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, whether the outlet is in-store or online. ([RA 10918](https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10918_2016.html), 21 July 2016) - RA 3720 requires drugs that are restricted to prescription dispensing to carry a caution statement on the label before dispensing. ([RA 3720](https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1963/ra_3720_1963.html), 22 June 1963) - RA 6675, the Generics Act of 1988, requires physicians, dentists and veterinarians to write prescriptions using the generic name of the drug. ([RA 6675](https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1988/ra_6675_1988.html), 13 September 1988) ## Online ordering and advertising - RA 10918 defines online pharmacy services as pharmaceutical services of a duly licensed pharmaceutical outlet carried out over the internet. ([RA 10918](https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10918_2016.html), 21 July 2016) - Section 45 of RA 10918 penalises listed violations with a fine of PHP 250,000 to PHP 500,000 or imprisonment of 1 year and 1 day to 6 years, or both. ([RA 10918](https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10918_2016.html), 21 July 2016) - The acts penalised under Section 45 of RA 10918 include operating an unlicensed online pharmacy service not authorised by the FDA. ([RA 10918](https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10918_2016.html), 21 July 2016) - The acts penalised under Section 45 of RA 10918 also include dispensing or offering prescription drugs for sale in a place not licensed by the FDA as a pharmaceutical outlet. ([RA 10918](https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10918_2016.html), 21 July 2016) - FDA Advisory No. 2022-0108 states that a customer must present a prescription or e-prescription when ordering any prescription drug through an online ordering service. ([FDA Advisory No. 2022-0108](https://www.fda.gov.ph/fda-advisory-no-2022-0108-reiteration-of-warning-against-the-promotion-and-advertisement-of-prescription-drug-products/), 10 February 2022) - FDA Advisory No. 2022-0108 states that promoting and advertising prescription drugs to the public is prohibited, including on online selling platforms and social media. ([FDA Advisory No. 2022-0108](https://www.fda.gov.ph/fda-advisory-no-2022-0108-reiteration-of-warning-against-the-promotion-and-advertisement-of-prescription-drug-products/), 10 February 2022) ## Where the prices are Current pharmacy prices for every registered strength, read from each pharmacy's own page, are in the [GLP-1 price tracker](https://www.philippinespeptides.com/prices). Visitors and expats: the [guide for foreigners](https://www.philippinespeptides.com/guides/glp1-philippines-for-foreigners) covers what pharmacies ask for. ## The regulation hub - [Are peptides legal in the Philippines?](https://www.philippinespeptides.com/guides/peptide-legality-philippines-2026) - [How FDA Philippines registration works, and what "not registered" means](https://www.philippinespeptides.com/legal/fda-registration) - [Bringing medicines or peptides into the Philippines](https://www.philippinespeptides.com/legal/bringing-medicines-into-the-philippines) - [Is selling peptides legal in the Philippines?](https://www.philippinespeptides.com/guides/is-selling-peptides-legal-philippines) - [FDA Philippines advisories on GLP-1s and peptides: timeline](https://www.philippinespeptides.com/legal/advisories) - [Regulatory status by compound](https://www.philippinespeptides.com/legal/status) Sources checked 23 September 2026. Primary sources only: statutes, DOH and FDA Philippines issuances, the FDA verification portal and the Bureau of Customs. This is general information, not legal advice. Related reading - [Legal Regulation hub 2 min read](https://www.philippinespeptides.com/legal) - [Prices GLP-1 price tracker 10 min read](https://www.philippinespeptides.com/prices) --- Philippines Peptides sells nothing. Primara Labs is our partner and supplier. This is general information, not medical or legal advice.