Wegovy Injection Information
What is Wegovy?
Wegovy is an injectable weight loss medication, designed specifically to help support safe and effective weight loss. Similarly to Ozempic, Wegovy’s active ingredient is semaglutide – a hormone that can help control your appetite and as a result; reduce your overall calorie intake.
| Medication Name | Wegovy Weekly Injection |
| Active Ingredient | Semaglutide |
| Medication form | Pre-filled Injection |
| Used to treat | Diabetes (Unlicensed Use) Weight Loss (Licensed Use) |
| Available dosages | Pre-filled, single-dose pen delivers doses of 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg or 2.4 mg |
| Other names by which this medication is known | Weekly Weight Loss Pen |
| Common side effects | Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach (abdomen) pain, headache, tiredness (fatigue), upset stomach, dizziness, feeling bloated, belching, gas, stomach flu and heartburn. |
| Who is this medication suitable for | Adults over the age of 18 with: – BMI of 30kg/m2 or more (obesity) or – BMI of 27kg/m2 or more (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia Children aged 12 and over, prescribed alongside a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management, with: – an initial BMI at the 95th percentile or greater for age and sex (obesity) |
| Do you need a prescription for it? | Yes |
| How should it be used? | Use once a week on the same day each week |
| Patient Information Leaflet | https://www.novo-pi.com/wegovy.pdf |
Who can take Wegovy?
Wegovy can be prescribed to those over the age of 18 who either:
- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 30.
- Have a BMI above 27 and also suffer from weight-related health conditions like:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Type 2 diabete
How does Wegovy work?
Wegovy contains the active substance semaglutide, which mimics GLP-1 receptors in the brain. This helps with feelings of satiety, reducing your appetite and helping you to feel fuller for longer. As a result of this, patients often end up consuming less calories and therefore lose weight. In clinical trials, patients using Wegovy saw an average reduction in body weight of 15%.
How to Use Wegovy
Wegovy pens should be injected once a week, usually into the stomach, thigh, or upper arm. Your GP, pharmacist or online pharmacist here at Click2Pharmacy will provide you with detailed instructions on how to use the medication and monitor your progress overtime.
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