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You can fill a prescription for the pill or injectable form of semaglutide (Wegovy) at: Most pharmacies Pharmacies at big box stores Pharmacies at grocery stores Online companies You may see ads for "compounded" GLP-1s, such as Wegovy
While the standard recommendation is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight, patients on GLP-1 medications should aim higher: Target intake: 1.2-1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily Distribution: 25-30 grams per meal, spread across 3-4 meals Priority sources: Complete proteins containing all essential amino acids (eggs, fish, poultry, dairy, or combined plant sources) For a 170-pound (77 kg) patient, this translates to approximately 92-123 grams of protein daily