'Gutfeld!' panelists discuss a cardiovascular medicine professor predicting as much as 30% of the population will be on Ozempic in a decade. Semaglutide medications — including Ozempic and Wegovy — have spiked in popularity, with 6% of U.S.
adults having tried the injectable weight-loss drugs and 3% currently using them, according to a Gallup poll. Both drugs are injected weekly using prefilled pens — and it's important for people to know how to properly dispose of the needles after the meds are administered, doctors say. The needles cannot simply be tossed into the trash or recycle bin or flushed down the toilet.
OZEMPIC BABIES: WOMEN CLAIM WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS ARE MAKING THEM MORE FERTILE AND EXPERTS AGREE The general rule of thumb is to dispose of needles in a "heavy-duty plastic household container," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s website.
In many areas, needles, like the ones used to inject Ozempic and Wegovy, can be disposed of in a sturdy container, such as a coffee can or laundry detergent bottle. (iStock) Ideally, this should be a puncture-resistant sharps container, similar to the ones at doctors' offices, the agency advised. If that isn't available, people may be able to dispose of needles using household items depending on local regulations, according to Lifespan Health System's website.
If using a household item, such as a coffee can or laundry detergent bottle, it must be sturdy and have a tight-fitting lid to keep the needles safe.
