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Using your thumb and forefinger, hold about 2 inches of your skin taut at the site of injection

Garvey WT, Batterham RL, Bhatta M, et al

Semaglutide requires refrigeration at 3646F (28C) and should never be frozen or left at room temperature for extended periods

An ELF score of 10.51 or above indicates likely advanced fibrosis and warrants referral to a hepatologist

The FDA has also shared safety information on compounded and counterfeit "semaglutide" on their website here, with the most recent counterfeit report here (April 2025)

Technology appraisal guidance specifies eligibility criteria based on HbA1c levels, body mass index, and previous treatment responses