WEGOVY PRE-FILLED PEN
What is Wegovy
- Wegovy is a weight loss injecting drug
- Contains the active ingredient Semaglutide
- Semaglutide works by binding to and activating the GLP-1 receptor, thereby stimulating insulin secretion and reducing blood glucose.
- Ultimately Wegovy is involved in regulating your apetite by increasing the feelings of fullness, reduces the feelings of hunger and reduces the preference for high fat foods
- The dosage is a Once weekly self-injecting pen
- Each pen has 4 dosages
- Patients must have a BMI of 30kg/m2 or more, or of at least 27kg/m2 and have a risk factor or a health condition that is affected by weight
- It is for Subcutaneous use only, it should be injected in the abdomen, thigh or upper arm
- Dosage increments are increased every 4 weeks, the starting dose will be 0.25mg
How long does it take to see effects
- It starts to work within a few hours of your first injection, however to see weight loss effects this may take a few weeks
- If your weight has not decreased by 5% in the first 6 months of using Wegovy, we may stop your medication
The injection pen
- Each Pen is loaded with 4 fixed doses
- Each week you are to inject 1 dosage of the pre-filled pen
- Upon receiving the pen follow the instructions given to you by your pharmacist or the information leaflet given
Dosages
- It is available in 5 strengths0.25mg5mg1.0mg1.7mg2.4mg
- Each strength is given for each week for 4 weeks
- Depending on how your respond, you can stay at this dosage or increase in a step wise approach
- Initial Dose: 0.25mg Once weekly
- Maximum Dose: 2.4mg Once weekly
More Information
- You will not be charged until you have completed the consultation and the pharmacist has confirmed the service is suitable
- Ask in store for more details
Wegovy Price Guide
The starting dose of Wegovy is 0.25mg, depending on the response of the individual a step-up dose is required when moving up strengths.
| STRENGTH | WEEKS | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25mg | Weeks 1-4 | £150.00 |
| 0.5mg | Weeks 5-8 | £150.00 |
| 1.0mg | Weeks 9-12 | £175.00 |
| 1.7mg | Weeks 13-16 | £225.00 |
| 2.4mg | Weeks 17-20 | £250.00 |
Is Wegovy right for you?
Wegovy is a prescription-only medicine, so our pharmacist must check that it is safe and suitable for you first. They will ask about your health, your weight and any other medicines you take. You can also read the official NHS information on semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy.
Book your Wegovy appointment
Choose a time that suits you online, or call us on 0131 563 9123 and our friendly team will help.