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Wegovy is an injectable prescription medicine used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight.
Wegovy contains semaglutide, which works as an appetite suppressant.
Wegovy is indicated for people with a BMI over 30 or a BMI over 27 with additional weight-related health concerns such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and raised cholesterol.
The dose should be started low and then increased every 4 weeks until the required dose (1.7mg or 2.4mg) is reached.
The treatment should be reviewed after 6 months to ascertain the patient has lost at least 5% of their initial body-weight.
Wegovy is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). The best places to give the injection are the upper arms, stomach or upper legs.
Wegovy is injected once a week on the same day each week, whenever possible. The injection can be administered at any time of the day – regardless of meals. If necessary, the day of the weekly injection of this medicine can be adjusted as long as it has been at least 3 days since the last injection.
Allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine
Serious side effects Common (up to 1 in 10 people)
• Complications of diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy).
Uncommon (up to 1 in 100 people)
• Inflamed pancreas (acute pancreatitis).
• Signs of inflamed pancreas may include severe and longlasting pain in your stomach, the pain may move to your back. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience such symptoms.
Rare (up to 1 in 1,000 people)
• Severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic reactions, angioedema). You should seek immediate medical help and inform your doctor straight away if you get symptoms such as breathing problems, swelling of face, lips, tongue, and/or throat with difficulty swallowing, wheezing, fast heartbeat, pale and cold skin, feeling dizzy or weak.
Other side effects
Very common (more than 1 in 10 people)
• headache
• feeling sick (nausea)
• being sick (vomiting)
• diarrhoea
• constipation
• stomach pain
• feeling weak or tired.
Common (up to 1 in 10 people)
• feeling dizzy
• upset stomach or indigestion
• burping
• gas (flatulence)
• bloating of the stomach
• inflamed stomach (‘gastritis’) – the signs include stomach ache, feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
• reflux or heartburn – also called ‘gastro-oesophageal reflux disease’
• gallstones
• hair loss
• injection site reactions
• low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) in patients with diabetes. The warning signs of low blood sugar may come on suddenly. They can include: cold sweat, cool pale skin, headache, fast heartbeat, feeling sick (nausea) or very hungry, changes in vision, feeling sleepy or weak, feeling nervous, anxious or confused, difficulty concentrating or shaking. Your doctor will tell you how to treat low blood sugar and what to do if you notice these warning signs. Low blood sugar is more likely to happen if you also take a sulfonylurea or insulin. Your doctor may reduce your dose of these medicines before you start using this medicine.
Uncommon (up to 1 in 100 people)
• fast heartbeat
• increase of pancreatic enzymes (such as lipase and amylase) shown in blood tests.
• a delay in the emptying of the stomach.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wegovy and how does it work?
Wegovy (semaglutide) is a once-weekly injectable medicine that works as a GLP-1 receptor agonist - mimicking a gut hormone your body produces naturally after eating. This signals to your brain that you're full, curbs appetite, and slows the rate at which your stomach empties. The result is a sustained reduction in calorie intake without the constant battle against hunger.
In clinical trials, patients using Wegovy alongside diet and lifestyle changes lost an average of 15-17% of their body weight.What is Wegovy dosing schedule?
Wegovy is injected once a week - on the same day each week, at any time of day - into the upper arm, stomach, or upper thigh. You'll start on a low dose, which steps up every four weeks until you reach the target maintenance dose of 1.7mg or 2.4mg. At the six-month mark, your clinician will review your progress to confirm you've achieved at least 5% body weight reduction.
Is Wegovy suitable for you?
Wegovy is usually indicated for adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or a BMI of 27 or above with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, or heart disease.
If your BMI is 25 plus, Pharmulous may consider prescribing after a full clinical review.
Wegovy works well for adults who meet the BMI thresholds above and haven't seen adequate results from diet and exercise alone. When you complete your consultation, one of our GMC or GPhC-registered clinicians will assess your health history, any existing medications, and your overall suitability before issuing your Wegovy private prescription.How do I get Wegovy prescription online?
It's never been easier to buy Wegovy online in the UK. Getting your Wegovy prescription online
takes just a few minutes. :
● Complete a brief confidential health questionnaire
● One of our GMC or GPhC-registered clinicians assesses your suitability and issues your prescription
● Your treatment is packaged discreetly and dispatched the same day
● Free UK delivery straight to your door.
Take the next step towards lasting weight loss with our online weight loss clinic, or if Wegovy isn't the right fit, explore all weight loss treatments to find the option that works for you.Can I switch to Wegovy tablets?
Yes. Patients who are currently using Wegovy injections may be suitable for switching to Wegovy tablets following a clinical assessment.
Because both treatments contain semaglutide, the aim of switching is to maintain the benefits of treatment while using a different method of administration.
