Semaglutide
Ozempic · Wegovy · Rybelsus
A GLP-1 receptor agonist, acylated for albumin binding and DPP-4 resistance, studied for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes and for weight management. Its long half-life supports once-weekly administration.
Half-life
~1 week (~168 h), subcutaneous. Half-life is an educational pharmacology figure, drawn from public sources, and is not a schedule or dosing instruction.
Storage & handling
Supplied lyophilized; store cool, reconstitute before use, then refrigerate and protect from light.
References
- FDA label: Ozempic (NDA 209637)
- FDA label: Wegovy (215256)
Related in GLP-1 / Metabolic
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