Yes, semaglutide, like most medications, does expire
Because the half-life is so short, you dont have to wait a long time before starting Wegovy or even taper your dose down to a lower amount first
Semaglutide has a half-life of approximately one week, meaning blood levels remain relatively stable between injections
Although the underlying contributors to these differences cannot be determined from observational data, potential factors may include variation in baseline clinical characteristics, access to care, treatment persistence, dose escalation, social determinants of health, and unmeasured biological heterogeneity
It occurs in less than 1% of patients and is typically caused by the needle accidentally nicking a small blood vessel under the skin
Local resources: Research the location of the nearest major hospital or pharmacy at your destination in case of a medical emergency or lost supplies