This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Wegovy (semaglutide) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight loss and weight management in people with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Madison, Wis.-based UW Health’s virtual injection classes teach patients how to self-administer medications at home to keep them out of clinics for nonemergency procedures due to COVID-19. Once a drug ...

Saxenda (liraglutide) is a brand-name drug prescribed for weight management in adults and some children. Saxenda comes as an injection pen that’s typically used once per day. Your doctor will ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: You can take Mounjaro at any time of day. The best ...