You can inject Wegovy (semaglutide) under the skin of your lower abdomen, upper arm, or upper thigh, rotating the injection site each week. Do not inject Wegovy into a vein or muscle. To ensure the ...

Ozempic is prescribed to help manage type 2 diabetes and certain other associated conditions. Ozempic is available as a liquid solution in prefilled single-use pens. It is given as a subcutaneous ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Wegovy (semaglutide) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight loss and weight management in people with ...

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly injection. It’s administered with a tiny needle that punctures ...

Kristie Reed, PharmD, oversees emergency, general medical, surgical, psychiatric care, and oncology medication as the pharmacy director of a community hospital. Dr. Reed specializes in IV medications.