Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly injection. It’s administered with a tiny needle that punctures ...

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 ...

Mounjaro is a prescription injection that can be used to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It can be administered as an injection under the skin in your abdomen, thigh, or ...

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is prescribed to manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It’s available as a single-dose prefilled pen. You will administer your Mounjaro injections into your ...

Toujeo is an injectable insulin medication for the treatment of diabetes (type 1 or type 2) in people who are 6 years old and older. It is a long-acting form of insulin, which allows it to last for a ...

Betaseron (interferon beta-1b) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for certain forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. Betaseron comes as an injection that’s typically taken every other day.