Subcutaneous (subQ or SQ) injections are shots given in the fatty tissue layer (subcutaneous fat) under your skin. Your skin has many layers, and the subcutaneous layer is beneath the epidermis and ...

Wegovy is administered once weekly on the same day each week through subcutaneous injection into the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm, with sites rotated to prevent skin irritation. Proper injection ...

Weight loss injections are a popular option for those hoping to shed pounds quickly and effectively. These medications alter appetite and metabolism to help support long-term weight loss — but they ...

If you take Zepbound, a doctor or another healthcare professional will likely give you the first dose in their office. Then, they’ll show you or someone else how to inject Zepbound at home. You can ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Weight loss can be a challenge, even for those who eat healthily and exercise regularly. Injectable weight loss medications — also ...

Kristie Reed, PharmD, oversees emergency, general medical, surgical, psychiatric care, and oncology medication as the pharmacy director of a community hospital. Dr. Reed specializes in IV medications.

There are three main types of injectable weight loss drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): semaglutide, liraglutide and tirzepatide. These are administered either daily or weekly ...