That pricing compares with a cost that can reach $1,000 a month for people without health insurance, according to the company
It's unflavored and is made of a grit-free powder that dissolves completely in hot or cold liquid
Starting Ozempic, Wegovy, Or Mounjaro: What Changes On Day One Semaglutide products like Ozempic and Wegovy and the dual GIP GLP-1 medication Mounjaro all reduce appetite and slow gastric emptying, and they usually cause nausea, burping, or reflux for a week or two
The only approved oral GLP-1 drug is Rybelsus, a pill for type 2 diabetes from Novo Nordisk, the same company that makes semaglutide and sells it as Ozempic and Wegovy
However, not everyone is suitable for semaglutide
If you cannot use it immediately, the reconstituted solution can be stored in the refrigerator, but it must be used within a specific time frame