FAQ

When you order Ozempic, you get 1 disposable prefilled pen, and 4 NovoFine Plus Needles. This pen contains 4 doses. (0.5mg or 1mg pens)

Semaglutide is the active medical component in Ozempic. Each 1 ml of solution contains 1.34 mg of semaglutide. It also includes non-medical ingredients such as disodium phosphate dihydrate, phenol, propylene glycol and water for injection.

If you forget to take your Ozempic dose, take it as soon as you remember, preferably within 3 days. After that, return to your regular dosing schedule. If your next dose is just 3 days away, skip the missed one and wait for your scheduled injection.

Ozempic is taken once weekly on the same day each week.

Ozempic is a prefilled pen. It is a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection that is injected once weekly. To remember, set a weekly alarm on your phone. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions.

Ozempic is currently indicated for Type 2 diabetes to improve glycemic control. It is also used off label for weight loss. Healthy diet and regular exercise is recommended for better results.

Before using the pen, unopened Ozempic pens must be refrigerated at 2-8° C. After the first use, Ozempic can be kept at room temperature or the refrigerator for 56 days.

Patients are recommended to make certain changes in their diet while taking Ozempic in order to minimize long term effects of diabetes and to help with weight loss. Patients (specially type 2 diabetes) are recommended to consume less carbohydrates and have proper exercise for better results.

Ozempic is a long acting medication with a half-life of Ozempic is 1 week, therefore the medication requires once weekly dosing to maintain adequate levels in your system. Within 2 weeks, your body will have subtherapeutic levels.

Yes, it is safe. However, alcohol can affect weight gain therefore patients should avoid drinking.