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For more information about side effects or common questions, please download the Consumer Medicines Information leaftlet below.  

Our pharmacists are on hand to answer any questions you may have so please reach out to us.

Note for women of child-bearing age:

This medicine is not to be used in pregnancy.

While animal studies have shown potential risks - such as reduced fetal growth and skeletal abnormalities - human data is still emerging.

A large Australian study found that only 21% of women prescribed GLP-1 agonists were using contraception, and 2.2% became pregnant within six months of starting treatment.

Weight loss from GLP-1s may improve fertility, especially in women with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), increasing the chance of unplanned conception.

As such, it is relevent to ensure that reproductive health is part of every conversation when this medicine in prescribed to any woman of childbearing age.

Routine care means contraception has been discussed with your prescriber.

Our pharmacists are pleased to interact and discuss your queries.

You may change the day of the week you use Semaglutide as long as your last dose was taken 2 or more days before.

You can take Semaglutide with or without food.

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

Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions on how to use Semaglutide.

Taking Semaglutide

What is Semaglutide?

Semaglutide is taken once a week, as prescribed by your healthcare provider, along with diet and exercise, to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.

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