Ozempic 1mg Pen Duration
A single 1mg Ozempic pen will last approximately 4 weeks (one month) when using 1mg weekly. 1
Understanding Ozempic Pen Contents and Dosing
The standard Ozempic pen formulations contain multiple doses, but the specific pen you're using matters:
If you have a pen labeled for 1mg dosing, it typically contains 4 doses of 1mg each, providing a 4-week (1-month) supply when injecting 1mg once weekly 1, 2
Ozempic has a half-life of approximately 7 days, which is why it's dosed once weekly and reaches steady state in 4-5 weeks 2
Practical Administration Details
You can administer your weekly dose at any time of day, with or without meals 1
If you miss a dose and it has been less than 5 days since the missed dose, administer as soon as possible; if more than 5 days have passed, skip the missed dose and resume your regular weekly schedule 1
Important Dosing Context
The 1mg dose you're using is a common maintenance dose for type 2 diabetes management, though the maximum approved dose for diabetes is 2mg weekly 1
For weight management specifically, the FDA-approved dose is 2.4mg weekly (marketed as Wegovy), which requires a different titration schedule starting at 0.25mg weekly 1, 3
Common Pitfall to Avoid
Do not attempt to extract additional doses from the pen beyond what it's designed to deliver - the pen mechanism is calibrated for specific doses, and attempting to modify this could result in inaccurate dosing 1