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Glucagon

Pancreatic peptide hormone

Prescription medicine

What it is

A peptide hormone that raises blood glucose; the counterpart to insulin.

What the evidence shows

Long-established clinical use with strong evidence for its indications.

Safety & reported risks

Used in defined clinical or emergency settings; generally well tolerated for acute use.

Status in Australia

A registered prescription medicine, used to treat severe low blood sugar and in some diagnostic procedures.

How it’s lawfully accessed

Prescription / clinical supply for its approved indications.

Related peptides

Desmopressin (DDAVP)Vasopressin analoguePrescription medicineSemaglutideGLP-1 receptor agonistPrescription medicine

Sources & further reading

This entry is general information about Glucagon, not a recommendation to use it. We don’t provide dosing, protocols or sourcing. Speak to a registered practitioner.

Written by The Peptides.au editorial team
Editorial review Checked against current TGA, ARTG and AHPRA public guidance
Last updated 1 June 2026

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