OZempic injector

Type 2
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Good morning. First time text. I’m from Toronto Canada. My OZempic injector is not working. It’s not injecting the dosage. It seems to get stuck & I’m not able to program it to 1.0. This is the 2nd time it’s happened. I’ve wasted 3 dosages in the past due to this failure. Is there a replacement injector I can get? I still have many dosages left. Or do I just ask doctor to prescribe me OZempic again…? Please help

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Welcome to the community @Rich2. I would call the Novi Nordisk customer support line 1-800-727-6500. Perhaps they can help you trouble shoot the pen, if not, hopefully they can provide a replacement.

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Thank you Gary! Very much appreciated for your assistance. Enjoy your week!

Rich

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I know this is over 1 year old but I found out by observation the injection site can prevent the dose from being injected. If a site is used too much it scars the area enough so that when you try to inject it wont go in. I’ve seen this on myself enough now that I’ve added the back of my arms as injection sites to minimize the issue. Also found by doing that the insulin I’m taking in conjunction with the OZEMPIC is better used.

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Hello,

Thank you for your reply.

I was told by my doctor that I should inject ozempic in my belly area only.
I did not know that I could inject it elsewhere on my body? i

Is that correct?

Please advise ASAP.

Thank you for your assistance/time.

Regards,

Richard

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From web site:

  • Using the pen, Ozempic® is injected under the skin of your abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Do not inject into a muscle or vein.
  • Change (rotate) your injection site with each injection. Do not use the same site for each injection. If you choose to inject in the same area, always use a different spot in that area.
    Draw an imaginary circle around abdomen and move injection around. I imagine a clock to move my site. Nancy50
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Thank you for your email Nancy50!

Much appreciated!

Warm regards,

Richard

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Don’t take my word for it. The manufacturer’s page say’s you can.

Learn About the Ozempic® Pen | Ozempic® (semaglutide) injection 0.5 mg or 1 mg

Using the Ozempic® pen

The Ozempic® Pen

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

You can take Ozempic® with or without food.

  • You may change the day of the week you use Ozempic® as long as your last dose was taken 2 or more days before.
  • If you miss a dose of Ozempic®, take the missed dose as soon as possible within 5 days after the missed dose. If more than 5 days have passed, skip the missed dose and take your next dose on the regularly scheduled day.
  • Using the pen, Ozempic® is injected under the skin of your abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Do not inject into a muscle or vein.
  • Change (rotate) your injection site with each injection. Do not use the same site for each injection. If you choose to inject in the same area, always use a different spot in that area.
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I see you beat me to the answer… which of course I did not see till I posted the same info!

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Great we are on the same page,lol. Nancy50

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Thank you all. One last thing please.

I noticed that sometimes after i inject the Ozempic in my belly- a slight/small abrasion/mark forms from the
injection. It does not happen all the time, but on occasion.

Is this normal for everyone else too? My wife is more curious/questioning than I am tbh.

Regards,

Richard

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Are you new to injecting? Could be a technique issue. I occasionally get a scratch. I have a nasty black and blue right now. My doctor calls it a diabetic belly. Review with your CDE. Nancy50

Nancy Matulis
ACBMaine
Member

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Thank you Again Nancy. No, I am not new to injecting. It’s been two years now.I’ll review with my Doctor. I
doubt it’s anything serious tho…

regards,

Rich