Ozempic (semaglutide) Injection 1mg Packaging Size: 1 Pen/Box
Ozempic (semaglutide) Injection 1mg Packaging Size: 1 Pen/Box
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Ozempic (semaglutide) Injection 1mg Packaging Size: 1 Pen/Box
Ozempic (semaglutide) Injection 1mg an injectable prescription medicine used: along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.
What are Ozempic Pens?
Ozempic pens are a weekly injectable medicine designed for weight loss in people who are or obese (with a BMI that is over 30). They are also known as weight loss pens, weight loss injections and the skinny jab. You can check your BMI here:
Visit the BMI calculator tab to work out your BMI
If your BMI is above 27, but less than 30, then you can use these injections if you have the following weight related medical conditions:
Type 2 diabetes (including pre-diabetes)
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High cholesterol
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Who can use the Ozempic “skinny jab”?
This medicine is licenced for people aged 18 years and above for diabetes, however an unlicensed use is for weight loss. It has been approved in the US by the FDA for weight loss. For Ozempic to be used in the UK for weight loss a registered presciber must prescribe it.
DO NOT use if you are allergic to Semaglutide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
It is NOT recommended for people:
Aged over 75 years
With heart failure
With severe stomach or gut problems (e.g. gastroparesis or inflammatory bowel disease)
Who are pregnant or breastfeeding
BMI below 27
How does weight loss injections work?
Ozempic is designed to supress your appetite. It contains the active ingredient Semaglutide, which mimics the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). Semaglutide helps regulate blood sugar by decreasing the production of insulin opposing glucagon. This slows down the emptying of the stomach, meaning you feel fuller for longer.
How do you use Ozempic?
We recommend to start on the 0.25mg dose and use it for 4 weeks. Then the dose can be increased to 0.5mg for a further 4 weeks. The maintenance dose is 1mg which can be used thereafter. The injection is easy to use and should be administered weekly to the fat layer of the abdomen, upper thigh or upper arm. (Pinch the fatty layer and inject). Do not inject into the muscle. Inject any time of the day with or without meals. Be sure to rotate the injection site and the site is clean and dry.
Watch this video forfull guidance on how to self inject; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD7U9uHtcHk
Is Ozempic Effective for Weight Loss??
Yes. That’s the short answer. The effectiveness of Ozempic for weight loss has been proven in clinical trials.
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2021 examined the impact of Semaglutide on 1961 adults with a BMI over 30 or a BMI over 27 with a weight-related condition. The participants were monitored for 68 weeks, with half taking Semaglutide and the other half taking a placebo. The results showed that those who took Semaglutide combined with a healthy diet and exercise lost 14.9% of their body weight, while those who took the placebo only lost 2.4%. This significant difference in weight loss demonstrates the effectiveness of Semaglutide.
Is Ozempic Licensed for Weight Loss in the UK?
Ozempic is only authorised for controlling blood sugar in individuals with type 2 diabetes in the UK, and has not been approved for weight loss. However, the active ingredient in Ozempic, semaglutide, is also present in Wegovy, which has been approved for weight loss in overweight or obese adults in the UK.
So at present, Ozempic is licensed in the treatment of diabetes and is being used off license for weight loss. This means that if you want to use this drug for weight loss, a Doctor or a clinician will have to approve and prescribe it. Our online prescribing service can do this for you if this is an appropriate medication for you.
Ozempic Side Effects
Ozempic may cause mild side effects in some people, including:
Changes in taste
Abdominal pain
Belching
Constipation or diarrhea
Dizziness
Headache
Flatulence
Fatigue
Indigestion or acid reflux
Injection-site reactions, such as redness, discolouration, or discomfort at the injection site
Nausea or vomiting
A minor increase in heart rate
In most cases, these side effects should be temporary and may be manageable. However, if you experience any symptoms that are ongoing or bothersome, it is important to speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Do not stop taking Ozempic unless your doctor advises you to do so.
Ozempic Alternatives and Weight Loss Pills
If you prefer not to inject yourself or you’readvised that this medication isn’t suitable for you, there are also weight loss pills available and licensed for use in the UK. They include Xenical (Orlistat), which is an oral capsule that prevents some of the dietary fat from being absorbed into the blood stream. When taken alongside a calorie controlled diet, you can achieve significant weight loss. Xenical is also available from Click2Pharmacy as both over the counter (60mg) and on prescription (120mg).
Buy Ozempic Online from a UK Pharmacy
Ozempic is available prescription only at Click2Pharmacy. You will need to complete and short and simple online consultation form to check for suitability. Once this is approved by a qualified practitioner, a prescription will be issued and the medication will be dispatched the following the day.