Wegovy (Semaglutide)

Wegovy UK

Wegovy UK is a once-weekly injection that you administer to yourself to aid weight loss. It contains the active substance semaglutide which mimics a natural hormone in the body called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) which helps reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness alongside with exercise. Wegovy is approved to help you lose weight in conjunction with an active lifestyle and a calorie-controlled balanced diet.

Wegovy weight loss injections should be taken alongside a calorie-controlled diet and exercise to help you lose weight. Exercise and a balanced diet will help you maintain a healthy weight even when you stop taking your medication.

How Does Wegovy Work?

Wegovy (semaglutide) is a self-injecting weight loss treatment. It contains the drug semaglutide, which mimics a natural hormone in the body called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). GLP-1 is naturally released from the gut after a meal. Wegovy works by binding to GLP-1 receptors in the brain that can help control appetite and increase feelings of fullness.

This can result in a reduction of food in take and therefore an overall decrease in calories consumed which can result in weight loss. Wegovy should be used with a reduced calorie meal plan and increased physical activity or exercise.

Wegovy comes in a pre-filled weight-loss injection pen. When you take Wegovy you need to gradually increase your dose on a monthly basis. This involves starting with a low dose of Wegovy and gradually increasing it over a period of 5 months until the desired effect is achieved or until side effects become intolerable.

Increasing the dose slowly over time should minimise any unwanted side effects, such as nausea, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhoea. Always use Wegovy exactly how your prescriber has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist, health provider or nurse if you are unsure of the dose increments.