GLP-1 titration schedule planner
See the GLP-1 titration schedule from the official label of Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro or Saxenda, laid out on a calendar from your first dose. Each schedule links to its label; your prescriber decides your actual doses.
Wegovy injection schedule from the label
Wegovy injection (semaglutide), for weight management and heart risk: one injection a week. Steps marked "if needed" happen only when your prescriber decides.
| Weeks | Dates | Dose | Label note |
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Source: Novo Nordisk, Wegovy prescribing information
Medical disclaimer: this shows the dose steps printed in the official label, laid out on a calendar. It is not medical advice or a plan for you. Your prescriber decides your doses and when to change them, and may move more slowly if you have side effects. Don't use this for compounded or research products, which aren't covered by these labels.
What is a GLP-1 titration schedule?
It is the step-by-step dose increase printed in a GLP-1 medicine's label: a low starting dose that rises at set intervals to the maintenance dose. The slow climb helps the body get used to the medicine and lowers stomach side effects.
GLP-1 titration schedules compared
The label schedules, side by side. Doses marked "if needed" are increases the prescriber may choose, not automatic steps.
| Medicine | How often | Steps | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wegovy injection (semaglutide) | Weekly | 0.25 mg → 0.5 mg → 1 mg → 1.7 mg → 2.4 mg | Label |
| Ozempic (semaglutide) | Weekly | 0.25 mg → 0.5 mg → 1 mg* → 2 mg* | Label |
| Zepbound or Mounjaro (tirzepatide) | Weekly | 2.5 mg → 5 mg → 7.5 mg* → 10 mg* → 12.5 mg* → 15 mg* | Label |
| Saxenda (liraglutide) | Daily | 0.6 mg → 1.2 mg → 1.8 mg → 2.4 mg → 3 mg | Label |
* Only if needed, at the prescriber's discretion. Weekly steps last at least 4 weeks; Saxenda steps last 1 week.
How do units work for a multi-dose vial?
If you draw from a multi-dose vial with an insulin syringe, the units depend on the vial's concentration: units = dose in mg ÷ (mg per mL) × 100. Approved pens are dialed to the dose instead, so they don't use units.
Enter the vial's contents in the planner to see units for each step, or use the peptide calculator for one dose. The semaglutide and tirzepatide pages cover each medicine in more depth.
What if you miss a dose?
Each label has its own rule: Wegovy says to take a missed dose if the next one is more than 2 days away and otherwise skip it, while Zepbound and Mounjaro allow up to 4 days after the missed dose. Never take two doses close together to catch up.
See the Wegovy label and the Zepbound label for the exact wording.
Frequently asked questions
Why do GLP-1 medicines start at a low dose?
Starting low and stepping up slowly gives the stomach time to adjust, which lowers the chance of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The labels all build in this step-up.
What if I get side effects while increasing the dose?
Tell your prescriber. The Wegovy label, for example, says to consider delaying the next increase by 4 weeks if a dose is not tolerated. Never skip ahead to make up time.
Can I switch between Ozempic and Wegovy doses?
They contain the same medicine but are approved for different uses with different schedules and pens. Switching is a decision for your prescriber.
Does this planner cover compounded or research semaglutide or tirzepatide?
No. It shows only the schedules in the official labels of approved medicines. Compounded and research products are not covered by those labels.