Ozempic Dose Calculator

What Is the Ozempic Titration Schedule?

The Ozempic dose calculator turns the standard semaglutide titration schedule into a week-by-week plan. Semaglutide is started low and increased every four weeks to let the gut adjust, reducing nausea and vomiting. The schedule climbs from 0.25 mg weekly to a 2.4 mg maintenance dose by about week 17, the target used for chronic weight management.

How the Dose Steps Work

Standard titration follows five steps: 0.25 mg for weeks 1-4, 0.5 mg for weeks 5-8, 1.0 mg for weeks 9-12, 1.7 mg for weeks 13-16, and 2.4 mg from week 17 onward. Each step is a once-weekly subcutaneous injection in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. If side effects are severe, clinicians often hold a dose for an extra four weeks rather than advancing on schedule.

Refill and Pen Planning

Ozempic and Wegovy pens contain a fixed number of doses per strength. The calculator shows which week you move to the next pen strength so you can time pharmacy refills and avoid running out mid-titration. Insurance prior authorization often takes 5-10 business days, so request the next-strength pen at least two weeks before the switch week.

Important Safety Note

This calculator is informational only and is not medical advice. Semaglutide dosing varies by indication (type 2 diabetes vs chronic weight management), tolerability, and kidney function. Only a prescribing clinician can confirm your dose, schedule adjustments, and refill timing. Stop the medication and seek care for severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, or signs of pancreatitis.