why is semaglutide only good for 28 days FDA Warns on Certain Forms of Compounded Can you use expired semaglutide?

Jessica Shepherd, Hers Chief Medical Officer

6 One Sermo GP noted, The type 2 diabetes injectable semaglutide (Ozempic) has gone viral on social media for one of its side effects weight loss

Unlike Ozempic multi-dose pens, each Wegovy pen is a single-dose prefilled injector

Weight-loss prescriptions for Wegovy or off-label use usually require a Letter of Medical Necessity stating that the treatment is medically necessary and not for cosmetic or general wellness purposes

Instead, your prescriber may recommend starting at a lower dose to reduce side effects or accommodate differences between the medications

Understanding Beyond-Use Dates (BUD) The Beyond-Use Date (BUD) is the final date that a compounded medication remains safe and effective