Ozempic dosage chart and titration schedule
Ozempic · semaglutide · by Novo Nordisk
Ozempic dosage chart
Once-weekly subcutaneous injection (type 2 diabetes)
| When | Dose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-4 | 0.25 mg once weekly | Starting dose — titration only |
| Week 5 onward | 0.5 mg once weekly | First maintenance option |
| After ≥4 weeks at 0.5 mg | 1 mg once weekly | If more control needed |
| After ≥4 weeks at 1 mg | 2 mg once weekly | Maximum dose |
Maintenance: Maintenance is 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg once weekly depending on glycemic response and tolerability. The 0.25 mg starting dose is for titration only.
Standard schedule from the FDA Ozempic prescribing information. A prescriber may hold or slow a step for tolerability; do not adjust your dose without clinical guidance.
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What is the standard Ozempic titration schedule?+
0.25mg weekly for 4 weeks, then 0.5mg, then 1mg, max 2mg. Lower max dose than Wegovy (2.4mg).
What if I miss a Ozempic dose?+
Missed-dose guidance depends on time elapsed since the scheduled injection. As a general rule, take the missed dose within the manufacturer's recovery window; if past that, skip and resume the regular schedule. Confirm with prescribing clinician.