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Peer ReviewedFDA Approved

Semaglutide Dosing Guide

Evidence-based dosing protocols across 3 administration approaches.

Dosing Protocols

Weight Loss (Wegovy)

FDA ApprovedSubcutaneous

Dose Range

0.252.4 mg

Frequency

weekly

Source

Wegovy FDA Label; STEP trials (NEJM)

Escalation Schedule

Wk 1-4: 0.25 mg → Wk 5-8: 0.5 mg → Wk 9-12: 1.0 mg → Wk 13-16: 1.7 mg → Wk 17+: 2.4 mg

Dose titration designed to minimise GI side effects. BMI ≥30 or ≥27 with comorbidity.

Type 2 Diabetes (Ozempic)

FDA ApprovedSubcutaneous

Dose Range

0.52 mg

Frequency

weekly

Source

Ozempic FDA Label; SUSTAIN 1-7

Escalation Schedule

Start 0.25 mg × 4 wk → 0.5 mg → may increase to 1.0 mg → max 2.0 mg

Oral (Rybelsus)

FDA ApprovedOral

Dose Range

314 mg

Frequency

daily

Source

Rybelsus FDA Label

Escalation Schedule

3 mg × 30 d → 7 mg → may increase to 14 mg

Take on empty stomach ≥30 min before food/drink.

Administration

Delivery methods

Subcutaneous injectionOral tablet

Pending physician review — consult your provider before use.Updated 2026-04-10

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