Type of Injection: Subcutaneous

Frequency of Injection: Weekly (or as directed by your provider)

Optimal Storage: Refrigeration

BUD: up to 1 year

Information on Semaglutide

CUSTOMIZABLE DOSING PLAN

Recommended Dosing Schedule for Initiation of Treatment:

0.2mg once weekly for 3 weeks

0.4mg once weekly for 3 weeks (you should remain at this dose longer if you are losing weight consistently)

0.8mg once weekly for 4 weeks

Then 1mg once weekly, may titrate as directed below

Recommended Dosing Titration:

After the initial titration period, you may increase by 0.4mg every 3-4 weeks as needed to a maximum dose of 2.6mg/week. If you have adequate appetite suppression at your current dose, you do not need to continue to increase. If you are sensitive to the medication or are experiencing any side effects, do not increase your dose. If you had sensitivities to the medication during any point of treatment, you can increase by a few units at a time if desired.

Below are the units you should administer based on the dose you are trying to achieve. 

2.5mg/mL Semaglutide Concentration

0.2mg = 8 units

0.4mg = 16 units

0.8 = 32 units

1mg = 40 units

1.4mg = 56 units

1.8mg = 72 units

2.2mg = 88 units

2.6mg = 104 units

• TIER 1 | 5mg total | 8-10 weeks of treatment based on a custom dose ranging from 0.2-0.8mg/week

• TIER 2 | 10mg total | 8-10 weeks of treatment based on a custom dose ranging from 1-1.4mg/week 

• TIER 3 | 15mg total | 8-10 weeks of treatment based on a custom dose ranging from 1.4-1.8mg/week

• TIER 4 | 20mg total | 9-10 weeks of treatment based on a custom dose ranging from 1.8-2.2mg/week

• TIER 5 | 25mg total | 10 weeks of treatment based on a custom dose 2.2mg/week and up

• EXTENDED TREATMENT PLAN | 37.5mg total

  • Extended treatment plans are available to established patients only who qualify for extended treatment as determined by their provider.  Duration will vary based on your current custom dosing plan.