These medicationsincluding semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), and liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)use very fine needles (2932 gauge) designed to reduce pain during subcutaneous administration
It's also worth noting the gap between manufacturer direct-to-consumer pricing and standard retail cash pricing at the same pharmacy chain can be substantial as of mid-2026, a standard cash-pay box of Wegovy at a typical retail pharmacy still runs well above $1,300, compared with the $349 manufacturer-direct price for the same drug through NovoCare Pharmacy [4]
Report any suspected side effects via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme (yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk)
Under one of those requirements, Medicaid beneficiaries who wish to access these drugs to lose weight must attest to increased exercise activity, said Jeff Leieritz, a spokesperson for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services