headquarters in Plainsboro has also invested $6.5 billion over the past year domestically to increase manufacturing capacity of Wegovy and Ozempic, a GLP-1 approved for patients with Type 2 diabetes
If you are exploring alternatives to brand-name semaglutide formulations, the Ozempic alternatives guide surveys available options
Kipnis noted that in terms of adverse effects, "anything is possible when an FDA-approved drug is taken inappropriately." What to do in an overdose event Anyone who is taking a prescribed semaglutide should have a primary care physician or medical provider to provide close follow-up support, especially in the first several weeks as the dose increases, Kipnis advised
It sits in the triceps area, on the fleshy portion between the shoulder and the elbow
And if youve been struggling with side effects, consistency is even more important to help your body adjust
In August 2025 , the FDA approved Wegovy for another use: to treat a type of fatty liver disease called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in adults who have moderate to advanced liver scarring (fibrosis) but do not have permanent liver damage (cirrhosis)