The pen may be stored unrefrigerated for up to 21 days at temperatures not exceeding 30C, after which it must be discarded
Research from the SURMOUNT-4 maintenance trial showed that patients randomised to continue tirzepatide at their therapeutic dose maintained 95% of weight loss, while those switched to placebo regained 14% of body weight within 17 weeks
Direct answer: semaglutide is injected once a week into the fat layer just under the skin the abdomen (at least two inches from the navel), the front of the thigh, or the back of the upper arm
Both patterns are normal as your body finds its new equilibrium
Yes, injection site selection does matter when administering glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), or liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)