*The Ozempic MDL is In Re: Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAS) Products Liability Litigation, case number 2:24-md-3094, in the U.S
While GLP-1 physiology informs the development of therapeutic agents, the native peptide itself cannot be practically administered for disease management
Wegovy Tablets: Initial dose (days 1 through 30): 1.5 mg orally once a day Dose escalation: Days 31 through 60: 4 mg orally once a day Days 61 through 90: 9 mg orally once a day SUBCUTANEOUS: Ozempic Injection: Initial dose: 0.25 mg subcutaneously once a week for 4 weeks, then 0.5 mg subcutaneously once a week Maintenance dose for glycemic control: 0.5 to 2 mg subcutaneously once a week, based on glycemic control If additional glycemic control is needed after at least 4 weeks on the 0.5 mg dose: Increase to 1 mg subcutaneously once a week
Results of clinical pilot studies
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