Wegovy lowers body weight in humans mainly through reducing calorie intake. It regulates appetite by increasing feelings of fullness, while lowering feelings of hunger, leading to reduced food intake. The active ingredient in Wegovy is semaglutide. This medication is known as human-glucagon-like-peptide-1 analogue, also known as a GLP-1 receptor agonist.
Prices
| Per Dose | £245 |
| Doses per course | 1 pen will last for 4 weeks |
| Pack size | 1 Pen |
How it Works
Frequently Asked Question
What is the recommended dosage of Wegovy?
Wegovy dosage starts low and increases gradually as you get used to the medication. This is changed over a period of a few months.
Month 2: Your dose will be increased to 0.5mg once a week.
Month 3: Your dose will be increased to 1mg.
Month 4: Your dose will be increased to 1.7mg
Month 5 and beyond: After Month 4, your dose will be increased to 2.4mg. This is the dose you will continue taking for the rest of your treatment.
During your appointment the nurse will discuss with you how the treatment is progressing and any side affects you may have experienced. Based on this they will decide if you should move to the next strength or continue on the current strength.
To help you make sure you’re always using the correct dose, your nurse will give you clear advice and instructions. Each dose of Wegovy also comes in a different colour, so you will quickly and easily be able to tell which dose you need and what it looks like.