if accidentally frozen, discard immediatelyfreezing irreversibly damages the medication For Ozempic after first use: May be stored in the refrigerator (36F to 46F/2C to 8C) or at room temperature up to 86F (30C) for up to 56 days Never store with the needle attached, as this can lead to medication leakage, air bubble formation, or needle blockage For Wegovy: Unopened pens may be stored at room temperature up to 86F (30C) for up to 28 days before use [5] [6] Each pen is for single use only and should be discarded after one injection [5] [6] For Rybelsus: Store at room temperature between 68F and 77F (20C to 25C) Keep in the original bottle with the desiccant to protect from moisture Keep the bottle tightly closed Additional storage precautions include: Avoid direct sunlight and heat sources : Keep pens away from windowsills, car dashboards, or heating vents Prevent physical damage : Do not drop or shake the pen vigorously, as mechanical stress can damage the medication Maintain consistent temperature : Avoid repeated temperature cycling when possible Keep away from children and pets : Store in a secure location When traveling, patients may use insulated medication travel cases with ice packs (ensuring the pen doesn't directly contact ice) or store the pen in hotel room refrigerators
Refrigerate immediately and continue use
The line between "normal adjustment" and "dose is too high" is defined by severity and duration
Patients taking insulin or sulfonylureas concurrently should monitor blood glucose closely, as dose adjustments of these medications may be necessary to prevent hypoglycemia
The quality of the compounding process directly impacts how long your semaglutide will last
Typically, semaglutide is dispensed with an expiration date of about two years from the manufacturing date, assuming it remains unopened and properly stored
