What is Glucagon?
The short answer
Glucagon is a peptide, a short chain of amino acids. In the US, you need a prescription to get Glucagon.
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- Status as of
- How we source
- Ellum doesn't sell peptides.
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What it is
- Type
- Pancreatic hormone (peptide)
- Also known as
- gvoke, baqsimi, glucagon kit
Regulatory status
FDA-approved (Rx) How we label status
As of October 4, 2026, Glucagon is an FDA-approved prescription drug for severe hypoglycemia; diagnostic aid in GI radiology.
- Federal (FDA)
- Approved Rx (Lilly NDA012122 1960; Gvoke NDA212097; Baqsimi)
- 503A compounding
- Approved-drug component (not in any 503A category) (as of May 14, 2026)
References
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