Check expiration dates when receiving new prescriptions, rotate stock to use older medication first, and set calendar reminders for in-use pen disposal (56 days for Ozempic, after single use for Wegovy)
Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity (NEJM, 2021) 2.Rubino et al
In a paper published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, researchers found that thyroid cancer risk was higher in the first year of GLP-1 RA therapy
The package insert that comes with your medication will include specific instructions for injecting semaglutide safely and effectively
The most commonly reported side effects are gastrointestinal nausea, mild stomach upset, or changes in bowel habits particularly at the start of treatment or after dose increases
Thats because different drugs target the appetite and energy pathways in slightly different ways