This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What Happens If You Use Expired Semaglutide? Wondering what ...

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly injection. It’s administered with a tiny needle that punctures ...

A daily pill version of Wegovy worked just as well as the weekly shot in clinical trials. If approved by the FDA, the pills could be a nice option for people with obesity and needle phobias. The pill ...

Semaglutide is a relatively new drug that has been shown to be just as effective at reducing body weight as certain weight loss surgeries. The drug’s effects were uncovered during a clinical trial led ...

You should inject semaglutide subcutaneously, that is, just under the surface of your skin. You can rotate injections between your stomach, upper arm, and thigh. Semaglutide is a prescription type 2 ...

Semaglutide is a prescription medication. Injectable forms of the drug are available under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy. The pill form of semaglutide is available as the brand-name drug Rybelsus ...

Taking semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic used for weight loss, can help boost heart health in people without diabetes, according to new research. In a study of over ...