Semaglutide works by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, which reduces hunger, increases feelings of fullness, and slows stomach emptying, helping you eat less and lose weight
But a patient told to inject "0.5 mL" might draw to the "5" mark (5 units = 0.05 mL) instead of the "50" mark (50 units = 0.5 mL), getting one-tenth the intended dose
Intramuscular Injection : A quick injection into the upper arm or thigh for targeted action
## **Other relevant codes** - **J3420** - Injection, vitamin B-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg - **J1270** - Injection, doxercalciferol, 1 mcg - **J0600** - Injection, edetate calcium disodium, up to 1000 mg Frequently asked questions
I talked to a number of people who microdose for this article, and their reasons for doing so varied