Semaglutide should be administered once weekly, preferably on the same day and time each week. However, if you have to change the day you take it, you can as long as your last dose was at least 2 days prior.
You can inject it at any time of day, regardless of meals.
Where to inject Ozempic
When using Semaglutide, inject it into your thighs, lower belly, or upper arm. Make sure to change where you inject each time so your skin does not get irritated.
How to inject an Ozempic pen
A short guide on how to inject it is as follows:
| Prepare the pen and needlecheck the name and labelcheck the colour of the solution is clear, not cloudytake a new needle. |  |
| Place the new needletear off the paper tabpush the needle onto the pen and twist it tightremove the outer cap and keep it to the sideremove the inner needle cap and dispose of this |  |
| Check the flowturn the dose selector until the dose counter shows the flow check symbolhold the pen with the needle pointing up, and press and hold the dose button until the dose counter returns to 0a drop of solution should appear at the needle tip |  |
| Select the doseturn the dose selector until the dose counter stops and shows 0.25mg, 0.5mg, or 1mg (depending on the dose you require) |  |
| Inject the doseinsert the needle into your skin and press and hold down the dose button until it shows 0you may hear or feel a click. Keep the needle in and count slowly to 6 before removing so you get the full dose |  |
The patient information leaflet provides a thorough guide with instructions and diagrams. A physical copy is supplied with your medication, or you can download it on the left of this page.
What should I do if I forget to take my Ozempic?
- What you need to do will depend on how long it has been since your last dose.
- If it has been less than 5 days, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Take your next dose at your normal time.
- Do not take the missed dose if it has been 5 days or more. Skip it and take your next dose at the usual time.
If you have missed 2 or more consecutive doses (at least 14 days), you can resume the dosing schedule or lower the dose if needed.
Do not take a double dose of Semaglutide. Too much Semaglutide can cause dangerously low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia).