Weekly injections (Most Popular): Most Hers patients are prescribed weekly injectable GLP-1s, like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound
In China, where Ozempic was officially approved in April 2021 exclusively for diabetes, there has been a tremendous surge of interest in the injection on social media platforms like Xiaohongshu, with users flaunting their Ozempic-assisted shrinking figures and sharing tips on how to get the shots by faking prescriptions or through illicit peddlers
Typically, patients are advised to inject semaglutide once weekly on the same day each week
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These are now rarely prescribed for weight management given the availability of more effective options, but remain in use for type 2 diabetes