Products may present chemical hazards
About 42% of online pharmacies that sell semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisks anti-obesity drug Wegovy, are illegal, operating without a valid license and selling medications without prescriptions, according to a study published Friday in JAMA Network Open
Some patients report that their appetite becomes so suppressed that they forget to eat or feel averse to food they normally enjoy
Starting in 2022, increased demand led to shortages of semaglutide injections sold by Novo Nordisk under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, as well as tirzepatide injections Zepbound and Mounjaro from competitor Eli Lilly
Track your injection dates, the condition of each new shipment when it arrives, and when you open each new vial or pen
It is important to store semaglutide away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight