Allow refrigerated semaglutide to reach room temperature for 1520 minutes, as room-temperature injections cause less stinging and are easier to administer accurately
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The pilot program will only be operational for ten medications and aims to start on January 1, 2026
2 These include: Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Constipation Abdominal pain or discomfort Decreased appetite (an intended effect, but can be excessive for some) Burping (eructation) Indigestion (dyspepsia) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) These side effects are typically mild to moderate in severity, are most common when starting the medication or increasing the dose, and often lessen over time as the body adjusts
Oral semaglutide can delay stomach emptying and may affect how some oral medicines are absorbed