How to Reconstitute Semaglutide Vial-based semaglutide comes in 2.5, 5, and 10 mg vials, the smallest GLP-1 vials, so low-dose draws are the most sensitive to the added water
For instance, patient A might have been prescribed the drug in 2018, while patient B didnt get the prescription until 2020
For members choosing to use insurance for their visits with Shapely, insurance covers any visits with our expert team of providers and dietitians, though you may be responsible for any cost-sharing, such as co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurances
If you experience severe, persistent abdominal pain, stop taking semaglutide and contact your healthcare provider or go to an emergency room immediately

Active ingredient Liraglutide Semaglutide Brand names and uses Victoza : Type 2 diabetes (off-label for weight loss) and to prevent heart disease Saxenda : Weight loss and to prevent heart disease Generic liraglutide: Type 2 diabetes (off-label for weight loss) Ozempic : Type 2 diabetes (off-label for weight loss) Wegovy : Weight loss and preventing heart disease Rybelsus : Type 2 diabetes (off-label for weight loss) Manufacturer Victoza and Saxenda: Novo Nordisk Generic liraglutide: Teva Pharmaceuticals, Hikma Pharmaceuticals Novo Nordisk How its taken Daily injection Ozempic and Wegovy : Weekly injection Rybelsus : Daily pill Effectiveness 9% average body weight loss after 12 months (3.0 mg dose) 15% average body weight loss after 12 months (2.4 mg dose/Wegovy) 4% average body weight loss in 12 months with Rybelsus (14 mg dose) Cost monthly Victoza : $544 (2-pen), $815 (3-pen) Saxenda : $1,349 Generic liraglutide: $470 (2-pen), $700 (3-pen) *Price per month will depend on the dose