Medication guide · Updated 2026
FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes — same molecule as Wegovy at lower max dose. Off-label for weight loss.
Generic name
semaglutide injection
Drug class
glp1
Brand names
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Standard titration for Ozempic. Provider may adjust based on tolerance.
| Weeks | Dose | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | 0.25 mg weekly | Initiation — GI tolerance |
| 5–8 | 0.5 mg weekly | First therapeutic dose |
| 9–12 | 1.0 mg weekly | Effective range start |
| 13–16 | 1.7 mg weekly | Mid-titration |
| 17+ | 2.4 mg weekly | Maintenance / max dose |
Reference schedule. Final titration always determined by prescribing clinician.
Educational reference only. Not medical advice. Verify dose, indications, and interactions with a licensed prescriber.
Ozempic (generic: semaglutide injection) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that modulates appetite and metabolism by mimicking the gut hormone glucagon-like peptide-1. Only FDA-approved formulations are available — no compounded equivalent is in widespread clinical use.
Ozempic is typically prescribed for patients with type 2 diabetes (FDA indication) or, off-label, adults with BMI ≥30 (or ≥27 with comorbidity) for weight management. Increasingly used in women managing PCOS-related insulin resistance. As with all prescription medications, suitability is determined by a licensed clinician based on individual medical history, current medications, and treatment goals.
Average monthly cost runs around $970, though actual pricing depends heavily on strength, pharmacy, and insurance coverage.
Before starting Ozempic, ask your prescribing clinician about: your full medication and supplement list (for interaction screening), recent labs that are relevant to the medication's mechanism, monitoring cadence after starting, and what specific outcome they expect to see in the first 4–12 weeks.
FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes — same molecule as Wegovy at lower max dose. Off-label for weight loss.
Ozempic is administered glp1. Doses depend on indication and patient response. See the brand pages above for program-specific dosing.
Coverage varies wildly by plan tier and indication. Many GLP-1 + HRT medications require prior authorization. Some compounded versions are not insurance-billable. See individual brand pages for coverage status.
Side effects vary. Review the prescribing information and report symptoms to your provider.
Drug-drug interactions matter — especially for HRT + thyroid + GLP-1 combinations. Use our drug interaction checker, and always disclose your full medication list to the prescriber.
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