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Semaglutide is a prescription drug that was originally designed to help people with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar levels

Pharmacists play a pivotal role in ensuring safety, patient education and adherence throughout the process

The medication's half-life of approximately one week allows for once-weekly subcutaneous administration, maintaining steady drug levels that provide consistent appetite suppression throughout the dosing interval

Do not use if the solution contains particles, is cloudy, or colored

The liquid format reduces some of the degradation a solid tablet faces, which is part of the distinction between the two