| Pen strength (max dose per injection) | Total clicks for max dose | mg per click (approx.) | Clicks per 0.01 mg (approx.) | |----------------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------| | 0.25 mg / 0.5 mg pen (starter) | 37 clicks for 0.5 mg | 0.0135 mg/click | 0.74 click per 0.01 mg | | 1.0 mg pen | 74 clicks for 1.0 mg | 0.0135 mg/click | 0.74 click per 0.01 mg | | 2.0 mg pen | 74 clicks for 2.0 mg | 0.0270 mg/click | 0.37 click per 0.01 mg |
Prepared for: Patients, caregivers, and healthcare educators Date: [Current date] Subject: A guide to click-based dosing for Ozempic (semaglutide) pens 1. Background Ozempic (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used for type 2 diabetes and, in higher doses, for weight management (though under the brand name Wegovy). The standard Ozempic pen delivers fixed doses per injection: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, or 2.0 mg, depending on the pen. However, many users need intermediate doses (e.g., during titration or for maintenance at non‑standard levels). This is where the click chart becomes useful.