Wegovy 1.7mg pre-filled pen for weight loss
This is for ONE pack of 1mg Wegovy containing 4 doses (ONE PER WEEK) to last 1 month.

Wegovy is a prescription medication containing the active ingredient ‘Semaglutide’ and has recently received approval from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for patients who meet eligibility criteria, including carrying excess weight as an effective weight loss drug.

The same active ingredient, Semaglutide, is found in existing medical products including Ozempic and Rybelsus, which are currently only approved/licensed for use in managing patients with type 2 diabetes, but both are often prescribed for weight management.

What is Wegovy?
Wegovy is the brand name for NovoNordisk’s latest effective weight loss medication, containing the active ingredient Semaglutide. When used alongside a low calorie diet and increased physical activity, Semaglutide has been proven to be an effective weight loss medication.

How Does It Work?
Semaglutide works by regulating your appetite and in turn, your food intake.

Wegovy mimics a gut hormone called ‘GLP-1’. This hormone is released after you eat food and it slows down the movement of food through your gut so you feel fuller, quicker, and for longer thus regulating appetite. Often patients will find this sensation of earlier fullness being triggered part way through a meal, thus reducing overall active calorie intake. This lends Wegovy well to being an effective weight loss treatment.

In order to get the most from Wegovy, it should be utilised as part of a lifestyle change incorporating increased exercise, a healthy diet and a reduced calorie meal plan, to help reduce body weight.

How Do I Take Wegovy?
Before you can take Wegovy it is essential to have a consultation with a healthcare professional who would assess your suitability, as Wegovy is not for everyone.

Often patients with weight related medical problems would typically be considered suitable candidates for Wegovy.

There will be 5 available strengths ranging from 0.25mg to 2.4mg. The dosage is increased at regular intervals under the supervision of your prescriber. The recommended dosage regime will be to start off at 0.25mg and gradually increase to 2.4mg which is the maximum maintenance dosage.