Do not start, stop, or change any prescription medication, including Ozempic (semaglutide), without guidance from your prescribing clinician
Monitor Your Progress Track your weekly weight, fasting blood glucose (if treating type 2 diabetes), and any side effects in a simple log
You dont need to wait long when switching from Saxenda to Wegovy because Saxenda has a short half-life
Medicare Part D Claims for GLP-1s (CY 2018 to 2022) The expanded indication for Wegovy is expected to increase spending on this medication class
For instance, laboratory tests from Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Wegovy and Ozempic, have shown that these semaglutide formulations can safely stay unrefrigerated for up to 28 days for Wegovy and 56 days for Ozempic without losing efficacy or risking contamination
Patients must evaluate whether the potential for improved health and weight loss justifies the risk of experiencing these side effects