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Metabolic / GLP-1

Semaglutide

A long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist researched for its role in glucose-dependent insulin secretion and reduced gastric emptying.

Quick facts

Molecular weight

4,114 Da

Half-life

168 h

Frequency

weekly

Admins / wk

1

Routes

SubQ

Typical dose

250 mcg–2.40 mg

Mechanism & positioning

A long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist researched for its role in glucose-dependent insulin secretion and reduced gastric emptying.

Researched for: GLP-1 receptor agonism, glycaemic control, body-weight reduction.

Reconstitution defaults

Default vial

3 mg

BAC water

2 mL

Concentration

1500 mcg/mL

Doses per vial

~12

Other stocked vial sizes: 5, 10, 15 mg.

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Documented pairwise interactions

  • avoid

    Semaglutide + Tirzepatide

    Both are long-acting incretin-class agents; stacking compounds gastric and metabolic effects.

  • avoid

    Semaglutide + Retatrutide

    Overlapping GLP-1 receptor agonism; combined effects unpredictable in current literature.

References

  • Wilding JPH et al., NEJM, 2021.
  • Knudsen LB et al., Diabetes Obes Metab, 2010.

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Frequently asked questions about Semaglutide

What is the typical research dose range for Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is most commonly investigated at 250 mcg–2.40 mg per administration, weekly. Note: weekly titration. These values reflect documented research-stage protocols and are not medical recommendations.
What is the half-life of Semaglutide?
Semaglutide has an approximate plasma half-life of 168 hours. Practical steady state is reached after roughly five half-lives — about 35 days under continuous administration.
How is Semaglutide administered in research protocols?
Published research uses subq administration. Typical reconstitution is 3 mg vial in 2 mL of bacteriostatic water, producing a concentration of 1500 mcg/mL.
What vial sizes are commonly available for Semaglutide?
Common stocked vial sizes are 3 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg. The 3 mg vial is the most-used default in published protocols.