What’s inside an Ozempic injection?
Ozempic is a once-weekly prescription injection used for type 2 diabetes (and, in some patients, for certain weight-related goals). The “Ozempic shot” contains the medicine semaglutide as its active ingredient. [1]
What else is in the pen besides semaglutide?
In addition to semaglutide, an Ozempic dose is formulated with inactive ingredients (excipients) that help keep the medication stable and injectable. Those inactive ingredients are specific to the product and strength in the pen and are listed in the official prescribing information for the relevant Ozempic pen/strength. [1]
Do different Ozempic doses have different “what’s in the shot”?
The active ingredient is semaglutide across Ozempic pens, but the exact total volume and concentration differ by strength (for example, starting vs higher-dose pens). That means the amount of semaglutide per injection changes, and the pen’s labeling lists the formulation details for each strength. [1]
Where can I check the exact ingredient list for my pen?
To see the exact “inactive ingredients” in your specific Ozempic pen (including preservatives and other formulation components), check the package insert/prescribing information for your exact dose/pen strength as labeled by the manufacturer. [1]
Source
[1] Ozempic (semaglutide) prescribing information (ingredient list and formulation details): https://www.drugs.com/pro/ozempic.html