Ozempic pill vs. injection: a pharmacist's comparison

Ozempic now comes as a pill—but does that automatically make it more convenient than an injection?

The Ozempic tablet contains semaglutide and eliminates the need for an injection, but there's an important catch: oral semaglutide has specific administration instructions that can make the comparison more complicated than it first appears.

• Once-daily tablet
• No injection
• Specific morning dosing instructions
• Limited amount of plain water
• Waiting period before food, drinks, or other oral medications

So which would YOU find more convenient—a daily pill with specific dosing instructions or a weekly injection?