In many cases, Wegovy can be used as the main weight loss medicine, especially when diet and exercise alone haven’t worked. However,...

Both Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) and Trulicity (dulaglutide) improve blood sugar, but semaglutide generally produces greater reductions...

The most common side effects with Wegovy are gastrointestinal, such as nausea and diarrhoea, and these often lessen over time. Other...

Yes, Wegovy has strong evidence in people with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and sleep apnoea, where weight loss can improve...

The SELECT trial showed semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) reduced the risk of major heart problems in people with overweight or obesity and...

In the UK, coverage depends on NHS commissioning rather than insurance, and NICE now recommends Wegovy within specialist services....

Yes, NICE guidance states that Wegovy can be offered to adults with a BMI over 35 and at least one weight-related condition, or sometimes...

Trials such as STEP-1 and SELECT showed Wegovy not only reduced weight but also improved blood pressure, cholesterol, and markers of...

In STEP trials, people using Wegovy started to see weight changes within the first 4–8 weeks, with maximum effects building over about a...

After first use, a pen can usually be kept below 30 °C (cap on, away from light) for up to 6 weeks — then it must be discarded, even if...

In major STEP trials, Wegovy led to about 15% weight loss over 68 weeks. Contrave (called Mysimba in the UK) generally achieves around...

Yes, Wegovy and metformin are often used together in people with type 2 diabetes, and no special dose adjustment is typically required....

In a head-to-head trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine , people taking Wegovy lost on average about 15.8% of their body...

Wegovy contains semaglutide at a higher dose and is licensed for weight management, while Trulicity (dulaglutide) is prescribed for type...

They’re not the same product: both contain semaglutide, but Wegovy is the weight-management brand (higher dose) and Ozempic is the...

Choosing between Wegovy and Mounjaro comes down to what you’re aiming for (weight, blood sugar, side-effect profile) and what’s available...

Wegovy contains semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used at higher weekly doses for weight management. It helps reduce appetite and...

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) are both effective; some studies show larger average weight loss with tirzepatide, but...

Many people report fewer intrusive food thoughts, less urgency around snacking, and improved control in situations that previously...

The duration is guided by your response, tolerability, and local commissioning policy. Services typically build in review points — for...