Your semaglutide prescription includes dosing instructions based on your specific medication concentration and treatment plan. Always follow the prescription label included with your shipment.
This guide explains how to understand your syringe and safely prepare your prescribed dose.
Understanding Your Syringe
Most patients receive a 100-unit insulin syringe.
Basic syringe conversion:
1 mL = 100 units
1 large line = 10 units
1 small line = 2 units
Your prescription label will tell you:
Your prescribed dose
Your medication concentration
The exact number of units to draw into the syringe
Important Safety Note: Always verify the prescription label before injecting. The label contains the exact number of units you should take. Never rely on old dosing instructions or another patient’s prescription.
Understanding Units, mL, and mg
Your prescribed dose is usually written in milligrams (mg), while your syringe measures liquid volume in units or milliliters (mL).
This means your prescription label may reference:
mg (the medication dose)
mL (liquid volume)
units (what you draw into the syringe)
Your prescription label is the most important reference for determining the correct amount to inject.
Note: If you are unsure how to interpret your syringe measurement, see this article: How to Read Your Syringe (Units, mL, mg), or you may also contact support for guidance before injecting.
You may also use this calculator for general educational reference:
Before You Inject
Before preparing your dose:
Confirm the concentration printed on your prescription label
Verify the exact number of units listed on your label
Double-check your syringe measurement before injecting
Use only the syringe provided or approved with your medication
If anything appears unclear or different from previous shipments, contact support before injecting.
Injection Reminders
Inject once weekly on the same day each week
Rotate injection sites regularly
Never estimate or guess syringe units
Never adjust your dose unless instructed by your licensed provider
Store medication according to your prescription instructions
Need Additional Help?
If you are unsure how many units to draw or need help reading your syringe, please contact the Mevo Health support team through live chat before injecting your medication.