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Yes, it is specifically designed to act like GLP-1 with a longer duration, allowing weekly dosing compared to shorter-acting peptides
For patients asking whether compounded semaglutide is the same as Ozempic, the fairest answer is this
At 5mg/mL, 20 units equals 1mg