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Ozempic TM

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Active ingredients: semaglutide

Brand name

(ARTG)

: OZEMPIC 1 mg semaglutide (rys) 1.34 mg/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.

For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).


What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Ozempic is indicated for the treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise:,- as monotherapy when metformin is not tolerated or contraindicated.,- in addition to other medicinal products for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.,Ozempic is indicated as an adjunct to standard of care therapy to reduce the risk of sustained decline of kidney function and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties Clinical trials).

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, solution
  • Subcutaneous
  • Clear and colourless solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Do not Freeze
  • Refrigerate
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 pre-filled pen pack
  • 1 pre-filled pen with disposable needles pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient semaglutide

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.

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