Dispose of used syringes in accordance with local regulations
Not all patients need to reach the maximum dose many find their effective maintenance dose at 5 mg, 10 mg, or 12.5 mg
As a GLP-1, semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy work by : Slowing down how quickly food leaves your stomach Regulating your appetite by sending signals of satiety (fullness) to your brain Encouraging your pancreas to release more insulin after you eat Reducing the amount of glucose produced by your liver Together, these effects help you feel full longer, reduce cravings, and keep your blood sugar levels in check
The medication is accessed through a doctors prescription and is self-injected into the stomach, arm or thigh every seven days, with an increase in dosage each week
Approximately 70% of American adults have obesity or are overweight
The popularity of both medications caused a supply shortage, with Novo Nordisk limiting Wegovys distribution of lower doses earlier this month to combat supply problems
