New weight-loss medications like semaglutide typically come in injection form, although it's also available as an oral pill. Giving yourself injections can be intimidating at first, but many people start to feel more comfortable with it after a couple tries.
In this video, learn the step-by-step process for giving yourself a GLP-1 agonist injection for weight loss, according to Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, Pharmacy Editor at GoodRx.
Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky and is licensed in New York and Massachusetts.
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