It differs from the unmodified 176-191 sequence by a single oxygen atom 1,815.1 versus 1,799.1 g/mol a difference that cannot be resolved by HPLC purity analysis alone
It is injected subcutaneously (under the skin) of the upper thigh, stomach (abdomen), or upper arm once weekly
Results depend heavily on what you eat, how active you are, and your overall health picture
Cost differences between kits and professional injections may vary over time
Each step normally holds at least 4 weeks, because a new dose takes about 4 to 5 weeks to reach full strength on semaglutides roughly 7-day half-life, and most of the drug clears over about 5 weeks after the last dose. For adults who tolerate 2.4 mg for at least four weeks and need additional weight reduction, the current label allows a maximum of 7.2 mg weekly. Ozempic uses a related diabetes ladder that ends at 2.0 mg weekly, a blood-sugar ceiling rather than the Wegovy obesity ceiling