This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly ...
Ozempic (semaglutide) is injected once weekly under the skin of your abdomen, upper arm, or thigh. Your doctor will show you how to do this before your first dose. To prevent skin issues, rotate your ...