Wegovy

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, works by curbing your appetite and making you feel fuller for longer. This can make it easier to eat less and lose weight. The medicine also helps to regulate blood sugar levels, which can be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. Wegovy helps you achieve a healthier lifestyle, but it cannot replace a healthy diet and regular exercise.
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‍Novo Nordisk A/S
Novo Allé 1
2880 Bagsværd
Denmark

Wegovy is administered as an injection under the skin, usually in the stomach, thigh or upper arm. You take it once a week on the same day of the week, regardless of whether you have eaten or not. Start with a low dose and increase it gradually according to the plan your doctor has given you. This reduces the risk of side effects. If you miss a dose, you can take it within 5 days. If more than 5 days have passed, you should skip it and follow your usual dosing schedule.

If you have accidentally taken too much Wegovy, you may feel sick or vomit. Contact your doctor if this happens. If you have missed a dose, you can take it within 5 days. If you want to stop taking Wegovy, you should always speak to your doctor first. Stopping suddenly may affect your appetite and your weight.

Wegovy is not suitable for everyone. Do not use it if you are allergic to semaglutide or any of the other ingredients. It is also not suitable if you have had medullary thyroid cancer or have a rare syndrome known as MEN 2.

Take care when using Wegovy if you have problems with your pancreas, kidneys or liver. If you have had serious stomach or bowel problems, you should also take extra care. Always discuss your medical history with your doctor before starting treatment with Wegovy.

Do not use Wegovy if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine may be harmful to your baby. If you become pregnant whilst using Wegovy, you should stop treatment immediately and contact your doctor.

Wegovy does not directly affect your ability to drive or use machinery. However, if you experience side effects such as dizziness, you should take care and avoid driving or using machinery.

Wegovy may affect other medicines, particularly those that affect your blood sugar, such as insulin or other diabetes medicines. Talk to your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, to avoid any unwanted reactions.

Wegovy contains semaglutide as the active substance. The other ingredients are excipients such as disodium phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride and water for injection.

Store Wegovy in the fridge (2–8 °C) and protect it from light. Do not freeze. If you store the medicine outside the fridge, it must be used within 28 days. Keep it out of the reach of children.

Read the full package leaflet for Wegovy before using the medicine.

‍Wegovy

Whether Mounjaro or Wegovy is better depends on your personal circumstances and your doctor’s recommendation. Both medicines can help with weight loss. Studies show that Mounjaro leads to greater weight loss on average, whilst Wegovy may have a faster effect in some people.

The price of Wegovy depends on the dose and the course of treatment. You can see how much the treatment will cost you in the price list below.

Wegovy is administered by injection under the skin in the stomach, thigh or upper arm. Treatment begins with a low dose, which is gradually increased in accordance with the doctor’s instructions. The injection is given once a week, always on the same day.