Take control of your type 2 diabetes management with Ozempic® (semaglutide), a once-weekly prescription injectable medication designed for adults. As a powerful glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, Ozempic works in harmony with your body to help your pancreas release its own insulin when blood sugar levels are high, slow down the rate at which food leaves the stomach, and prevent your liver from producing excess sugar.
When paired with a healthy diet and regular exercise, Ozempic is clinically proven to lower HbA1c levels and significantly reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events—such as stroke, heart attack, or cardiovascular death—in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have established heart disease.
Key Features & Benefits
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Powerful Glycemic Control: Exceptional clinical performance in helping adults lower their A1c and reach their baseline blood sugar targets.
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Cardiovascular Protection: Clinically proven to lower the risk of major adverse cardiac events in individuals with type 2 diabetes and known cardiovascular conditions.
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Convenient Weekly Schedule: Eliminates daily injection fatigue. Administer your dose just once a week, on the same day, at any time of day, completely independent of meal timing.
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Simple Titration Path: Designed to start at a low introductory dose (0.25 mg) for the first 4 weeks to allow your body to adjust, easily stepping up to standard maintenance doses under your doctor’s direction.
Strength & Concentration Options
Ozempic is available in three distinct, color-coded maintenance configurations. Each box contains a single-patient-use prefilled pen pre-loaded with multiple doses.
| Strength Configuration | Pen Contents / Volume | Delivered Doses Per Pen | Color Coding |
| 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg Starting Pen | 2 mg / 1.5 mL or 3 mL | 4 doses of 0.25 mg OR 4 doses of 0.5 mg | Red Label |
| 1 mg Dosing Maintenance Pen | 4 mg / 3 mL | 4 doses of 1 mg | Teal/Blue Label |
| 2 mg High-Dose Pen | 8 mg / 3 mL | 4 doses of 2 mg | Gold Label |
Administration & Storage Instructions
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Route: Subcutaneous injection only. Administer into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm, rotating your injection site with every weekly dose. Never inject into a vein or muscle.
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Unopened Pens: Store inside your refrigerator between 36°F–46°F (2°C–8°C) until the printed expiration date. Do not freeze.
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In-Use Pens (Open): Once open, the pen can be kept at room temperature below 86°F (30°C) OR in the refrigerator for up to 56 days (8 weeks). Keep the pen cap securely attached when not in use to protect the solution from direct light. Always remove and safely discard the needle after each injection.
Important Safety & Prescription Notice: Prescription Required (Rx Only). Ozempic® carries a boxed warning regarding the potential risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. Do not use if you or anyone in your family has a history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). The most common side effects are gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation. Ozempic is not insulin and is not indicated for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). All dosing adjustments must be supervised by a healthcare professional.
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