About the Ozempic® Pen

The Ozempic® Pen
How to use the Ozempic® pen
Storing and handling your Ozempic® pen
Ozempic® GLP-1 RA (semaglutide) injection pen

If you’re used to taking a diabetes pill, you may have concerns about starting injections. Many people do. So it may help to know that the noninsulin Ozempic® pen comes with NovoFine® Plus 4 mm 32G needles—the shortest and thinnest needle available from Novo Nordisk. It’s as thin as 2 human hairs!

Using the Ozempic® pen

The Ozempic® Pen

Take Ozempic® once a week, on the same day, exactly as prescribed by your health care provider.

You can take Ozempic® with or without food.

  • You may change the day of the week you use Ozempic® as long as your last dose was taken 2 or more days before.
  • If you miss a dose of Ozempic®, take the missed dose as soon as possible within 5 days after the missed dose. If more than 5 days have passed, skip the missed dose and take your next dose on the regularly scheduled day.
  • Using the pen, Ozempic® is injected under the skin of your abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Do not inject into a muscle or vein.
  • Change (rotate) your injection site with each injection. Do not use the same site for each injection. If you choose to inject in the same area, always use a different spot in that area.

Watch a video on how to use the pen

How to use the Ozempic® pen

For more details about how to use the Ozempic® pen, watch the video or view illustrated step-by-step instructions.

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Have questions about using your pen?

  • Call 1-866-696-4090 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm ET, to talk with a Diabetes Health Coach.
  • Text PEN to 43967 to receive a link to view the pen demonstration online.

 

Storing and handling your Ozempic® pen

Storing and handling your Ozempic® pen

You may be used to putting things like certain foods in the fridge AFTER they've been opened, but with Ozempic® you have options once it's in use:

  • Store your new, unused Ozempic® pens in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
  • Store your pen in use for 56 days at room temperature between 59ºF to 86ºF (15ºC to 30ºC) or in a refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
  • The Ozempic® pen you are using should be disposed of (thrown away) after 56 days, even if it still has Ozempic® left in it. Write the disposal date on your calendar.
  • Do not freeze Ozempic®. Do not use Ozempic® if it has been frozen.
  • Unused Ozempic® pens may be used until the expiration date (“EXP”) printed on the label, if kept in the refrigerator.
  • When stored in the refrigerator, do not store Ozempic® pens directly next to the cooling element.
  • Keep Ozempic® away from heat and out of the light.
  • Keep the pen cap on when not in use.
  • Keep Ozempic® and all medicines out of the reach of children.