Compound atlas
Metabolic

Semaglutide

Also known as · Ozempic · Wegovy

HormonePrescription drug
Half-life
168h
approx. mean t½
Dose range
0.25–2.4 mg / week
typical, not prescriptive
Category
Metabolic
primary use-case
Single-dose decay
t½ = 7d · first-order model
~28d
to clear
1× t½
50%
remaining
2× t½
25%
remaining
~4× t½
6%
remaining
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How a single dose clears, assuming first-order elimination. The half-life is the biggest driver of how often you dose — start a cycle to see your own cumulative concentration curve.

Overview

A long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist for type-2 diabetes and weight management. Slows gastric emptying and suppresses appetite.

Mechanism of action

Binds GLP-1 receptors to enhance glucose-dependent insulin secretion, suppress glucagon, and delay gastric emptying.

Typical protocol

Weekly subQ; titrate 0.25 → 0.5 → 1.0 → 1.7 → 2.4 mg over months.

Storage

Refrigerated 2–8°C; in use, room temp up to ~6 weeks.

Disclaimer

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