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Wegovy (semaglutide) injection for weight loss
Wegovy contains semaglutide. It is used for weight management in adults with obesity, or overweight with weight-related health problems, alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
Prescription-only medicine. Subject to clinical suitability and approval.
Am I eligible?
Eligibility is confirmed through an online questionnaire and clinician review.
Estimate your potential weight loss
Move the slider to see an illustrative estimate. Results vary and this is not a guarantee.
Illustrative estimated loss
15.0 kg
Illustrative target weight
85.0 kg
Illustration only. Results vary between individuals and depend on dose, duration, adherence, and lifestyle. This is not a guarantee of weight loss.
Wegovy price
Plans are available monthly, or in 3-month and 6-month bundles for better value. Your dose may change over time based on your response and tolerability.
0.25mg
0.5mg
1mg
1.7mg
2.4mg
Prescription-only medicine. Supply is subject to online clinical assessment and approval.
Prices shown are per month of plan.
Multi-month discounts are subject to our Terms and Conditions. If a subscription ends early, a cancellation fee may apply. For medical cancellations, supplies already received will be charged at the standard monthly price from the point the plan is discontinued.
What Wegovy is
Wegovy contains semaglutide. It is a prescription-only medicine.
What it is used for
Weight management in adults with obesity, or overweight with weight-related health problems, alongside diet and increased physical activity.
How it supports weight loss
Wegovy works by helping regulate appetite and food intake. Results vary between individuals.
Wegovy dose schedule
Wegovy is usually started at a low dose and increased gradually to help reduce side effects. Your clinician may adjust the pace depending on tolerability.
• Not everyone reaches the highest dose. Your clinician will advise what is appropriate.
• Always follow your clinician's instructions and the patient leaflet supplied with your medicine.
How to use Wegovy
Where to inject
- Abdomen (side of belly button)
- Thigh
- Upper arm
How to inject
- 1.Prepare the pen
- 2.Choose injection site
- 3.Inject under the skin
- 4.Dispose of sharps safely
Always follow the Instructions for Use supplied with your pen.
Storage and handling
Side effects and safety
- • Nausea (feeling sick)
- • Diarrhoea
- • Vomiting
- • Constipation
- • Stomach (abdominal) pain
- • Headache
- • Tiredness (fatigue)
- • Indigestion
- • Dizziness
This is not a complete list. Please read the patient leaflet for full details.
Urgent medical advice
If you think you are having a serious reaction or severe symptoms, seek urgent medical advice. Call 111 or go to A&E if necessary.
Please read the patient information leaflet for full details of side effects and warnings.
Frequently asked questions
Start free assessment in minutes
Complete a short online assessment. A UK clinician will review your information and confirm whether Wegovy is suitable.
Start free assessmentPrescription-only medicine. Subject to clinical approval.
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