Ozempic (semaglutide) is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by helping the pancreas release insulin when blood glucose levels are high and decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver. It also slows the movement of food through the stomach, which can help with weight loss.

The primary driver is . With global shortages and high out-of-pocket costs, patients are looking for ways to stretch their pens. For example, if a patient is prescribed 0.25mg but can only find the 1.0mg pen in stock, they use a click chart to dial down the 1.0mg pen to a 0.25mg dose.

Counting "clicks" is an unofficial method patients use to adjust their Ozempic dose, particularly for microdosing or saving money on larger pens. While the manufacturer, Novo Nordisk , recommends using the official dose counter and pointer, patients and some healthcare providers use click charts for finer titration.

Ozempic pens (manufactured by Novo Nordisk) are designed to deliver specific, pre-set doses (like 0.25mg, 0.5mg, or 1.0mg). However, the pen operates on a mechanical dial. As you turn the dial, you will hear and feel distinct "clicks."

The number of clicks depends on the specific pen being used. For a standard (4 mg total), the common breakdown is: Why People Are Breaking Open Their Mounjaro Pens