Wegovy® Injectable Pen

How does Wegovy® work?It mimics a natural gut hormone (GLP‑1) that helps control appetite and digestion. This helps you feel fuller for longer and reduces how much you eat — making it easier to lose weight without relying on willpower alone.

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You start low and go slow:

• 0.25mg weekly for 4 weeks
• Then increase as long as any side effects experienced have reduced or are controlled.
• Then increase every 4 weeks through 0.5mg, 1.0mg, 1.7mg…
• Until you reach the target dose of 2.4mg per week

This gradual increase helps reduce side effects while your body adjusts — allowing you to Bring Out Your Best safely.

In most cases no but, Wegovy® may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, especially during episodes of vomiting or diarrhoea (common in early treatment).Use a backup contraceptive method (such as condoms) for extra protection if you experience these side effects.

In clinical studies, users lost an average of 15kg.

• 85% of people lost weight
• ⅔ lost more than 10% of their body weight
• ⅓ lost more than 20%
  These results are most effective when combined with healthy lifestyle changes.

How do I take Wegovy®?You’ll use a pre-filled pen once a week, injecting it into your abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. The pen is simple to use, with a tiny needle that most people find comfortable. Aim to inject it on the same day each week to keep your levels steady.

Yes. After 6 months, your weight loss progress is reviewed. If you’ve lost at least 5% of your body weight, you can continue treatment. Otherwise, it may be time to re-evaluate.

No.

Wegovy® isn’t safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use effective contraception while on treatment and stop if planning a pregnancy.

Yes. Wegovy® not only supports weight loss but has also been shown to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, and heart-related death — especially in people with existing heart disease and a BMI of 27 or higher.By lowering weight and improving blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation markers, Wegovy® helps you Optimise Your Health from the inside out.

Not quite. Both contain semaglutide, but Wegovy® is licensed for weight loss at higher doses (up to 2.4mg weekly). Ozempic® is licensed for type 2 diabetes and uses lower doses.