There are no generic versions of this medication and no other FDA-approved way to administer it except by the specific pen that was designed for it
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 agonist): thats a very complicated name for a very clever type of drug
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) work by mimicking this hormone
Read on to understand why semaglutide causes burping, and get tips for how to stop burping
Methods Data Sources and Searches We searched PubMed (MEDLINE), EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and Web of Science from database inception to 31 October 2021 to identify eligible RCTs without restriction of language or publication period
Rather than taking massive doses once in a while, taking smaller, highly bioavailable doses daily helps maintain steady levels in your system