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      How do I use my WeightWise Rx™ prescription?

      There are two different types of WeightWise Rx™ prescription. Below you'll find instructions on how to use each type of medication. 

      How to use your oral GLP-1 medication. 

      1. Avoid eating or drinking anything 30 mins before or 30 minutes after using your prescription
      2. Use the calibrated dropper to draw the correct dose according to your prescription
      3. Place the tip of the dropper under your tongue and squeeze the dropper to release the medication - if you are using a larger dose of medication, you may want to split this up to make it easier.
      4. Leave under your tongue for 1-2 minutes
      5. Swallow what’s left of the prescription
      6. Wait 30 minutes before eating or drinking

      How to use your injectable GLP-1 medication. (Please always store your medication in the original container and do not pre-draw syringes as the potency and stability can not be guaranteed if drawn into syringes and stored.)

      While injecting medication can seem intimidating, our WeightWise Rx™ program uses a tiny insulin needle so you'll barely feel it. For detailed instructions, please review this handout for Semaglutide and this one for Tirzepatide or watch this video.

      Step 1) Decide where to inject yourself and clean with an alcohol pad

      • The most common area to inject is in the stomach.
      • You can also inject the back of your arms or the upper leg. 
      • Choose an area where you can pinch the skin to inject the medication into your fatty tissue.
      • You do not want to inject into muscle Clean the injection area with an alcohol pad.

      Step 2) Lay materials out on a clean surface

      • Medication – remove from the refrigerator just before use
      • Insulin Syringe - marked in units
      • Alcohol wipes
      • Puncture-proof container (like a plastic milk carton) to dispose of the needle safely
      • Band aid (if needed)

      Step 3) Prepare medication for injection

      • Double check the dose on your prescription label
      • Refer to the the table to the right as reference for dosing + units on syringe (ex. 0.25 mg = 10 units on syringe)
      • Remove lid on vial and wipe top surface clean with an alcohol pad
      • Remove cap of the syringe
      • Draw as much air into the syringe as you intend to withdraw from the medication vial
      • With the syringe held in your dominant hand, inject the air into the medication vial
      • Turn the vial upside down and pull back on the plunger "slowly" until you have reached your prescribed dosage

      BEFORE INJECTING

      • Inspect the syringe for proper dosing. Air pockets or bubbles may be present. To get rid of bubbles, you may have to tap gently on the side of the syringe, or push the medication back into the vial, and then pull out your dose again*

      Step 4) Inject Medication

      • Hold the syringe in your dominant hand as if you are holding a pencil or dart
      • At the clean injection site, pinch or gather skin (see photo)
      • Insert needle into skin at a 90-degree angle
      • While inserted, slowly push on the syringe plunger until all medication has been injected
      • Apply band aid (if needed)

      Step 5) Discard Used Syringe

      • Cover syringe needle with cap
      • Discard in puncture-proof container and store safely for future disposal