Patients using compounded products should receive explicit written instructions from their healthcare provider and pharmacist, including the exact volume or units to administer based on the specific concentration dispensed
Clinical context: These unit calculations are provided solely for educational purposes
Using Ozempic Pens: Ozempic pens allow dose selection of 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg per injection (depending on pen strength): Remove the pen cap and attach a new pen needle Perform a flow check (prime the pen) before first use of each new pen Turn the dose selector until it clicks to your prescribed dose (the dose window will display the number in mg) Inject subcutaneously into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm Hold the pen in place for at least 6 seconds after pressing the dose button to ensure full dose delivery Using Wegovy Pens: Wegovy pens are single-dose, single-use devices with integrated needles
If more than 5 days have passed, skip the missed dose and resume your regular weekly schedule on your next scheduled day
For example, a 10-unit error at 5 mg/mL concentration represents 0.5 mg of semaglutide, while the same 10-unit error at 1 mg/mL represents only 0.1 mg
