Ozempic dosing and titration schedule
Ozempic · semaglutide · by Novo Nordisk
Reviewed by the glpzoom Editorial Team against primary clinical sources — FDA labeling, peer-reviewed trials, and specialty-society guidelines.
Content current as of June 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.
0.25mg weekly for 4 weeks, then 0.5mg, then 1mg, max 2mg. Lower max dose than Wegovy (2.4mg).
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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.