GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are injected into the fatty layer beneath the skin to manage blood sugar and aid in weight management. The recommended injection sites include the ...

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 (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 ...

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 ...

Wegovy is administered once weekly on the same day each week through subcutaneous injection into the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm, with sites rotated to prevent skin irritation. Proper injection ...

Skyrizi is used to treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease and plaque psoriasis. It is administered via intravenous injection by a healthcare professional or subcutaneous ...

Editor's note February 21, 2019: This story has been updated to reflect the fact that a study mentioned in the piece, published by the International Journal of Drug Policy in August 2018, has since ...

Direct-acting antiviral medications can cure more than 95 percent of people who have the virus, and the success rates among people who inject drugs can be just as high. W hen hepatitis C was first ...