Semaglutide
(Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Rybelsus®, Semaglutide)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No. The tablets contains an absorption enhancer which enables the drug to be absorbed before it is broken down in the stomach. Crushing or dispersing is likely to significantly reduce the amount of drug reaching the body. Crushing or dispersing prior to administration is therefore not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Semaglutide
Usual formulation brand names
Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Rybelsus®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
Np
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
Wegovy® 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1.0mg, 1.7mg, 2.4mg, 7.2mg, Ozempic® pens 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
N/A licensed alternative available
Liquid strengths
N/A
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
N/A
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Not recommended for administration via this route
Notes
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