Concentrations differ between pharmacies
[175] An analysis of events in the US FDA Adverse Event Reporting System suggests an association between several GLP-1 agonists (including semaglutide) and cutaneous reactions, such as dermal hypersensitivity reactions, eosinophilic panniculitis, bullous pemphigoid, and morbilliform drug eruptions
Someone looked up a conversion chart online, applied it to a different concentration than the one they had, and injected a dose that sent them to the emergency room
Semaglutide syringe dosage errors often happen when people confuse mg, mL, and units, so always double-check your math and confirm with your pharmacy or provider
Reading the meniscus correctly Liquid in a syringe forms a slightly curved surface called a meniscus