Lyophilized vials that have not yet been prepared should be stored in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight, moisture, and excessive heat
People taking Ozempic for diabetes may be at risk of worsening symptoms of the disease
Novo Nordisks Wegovy, part of the booming group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists, was shown to reduce those peoples risk of another cardiovascular event by 20%, results that were confirmed in a presentation of the full dataset Saturday at the American Heart Association conference in Philadelphia
Enter semaglutide, branded as Ozempic, which could be injected just once a week
(Ozempic should be refrigerated before first use and then can remain at room temperature for up to 56 days.) But the room temperature in that theoretical room can't get colder than 36 F (2 c) or hotter than 86 F (30 C) without the potential of damage to the drug