If a little fluid appears on the skin, it’s usually from the needle track rather than a full dose loss. As a rule, don’t inject an extra...

Keep unopened pens in the refrigerator (2–8 °C) in their carton, away from the freezer compartment. For in-use pens, store below 30 °C,...

Unopened pens are stored in the fridge (do not freeze). After first use, the pen can be kept below 30 °C and should be discarded 6 weeks...

Moderate alcohol is generally acceptable, but keep it sensible while you settle into treatment. Alcohol can irritate the stomach and may...

Pack Wegovy in hand luggage, not in the hold, and keep it protected from heat. Take your prescription label or a clinic letter for...

If you remember within 5 days, take the missed dose as soon as you can and then resume your normal weekly schedule. If more than 5 days...

It doesn’t matter — Wegovy can be taken with or without food. Some people feel more comfortable injecting after a light meal or a...

Yes. You can change to a new weekly day as long as at least 3 full days have passed since your last injection. Once you switch, keep...

Any time of day works — morning or evening — because the weekly dose is designed to be flexible. Pick a time you can stick to, keep it...

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

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

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

Use once weekly, same day each week, with or without food, alongside a reduced-calorie eating plan and regular activity. Keep hydrated,...

Standard UK instructions start at 0.25 mg once weekly and step up gradually to improve comfort and reduce tummy side effects. Starting at...

You can change your weekly injection day if needed, as long as there are at least 3 days (72 hours) between two doses. After switching,...

Check your dose strength, attach a new needle, and follow the step-by-step device guide (including the brief “flow check” where shown)....

Recommended sites are the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate sites each week to reduce local irritation, and avoid areas that are...

Wegovy is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) once a week, not into a vein or muscle. Wash or sanitise your hands, choose a clean,...

Wegovy has been tested in large clinical trials and shown to deliver sustained, clinically meaningful weight loss. Over-the-counter...

Yes, trial evidence shows that Wegovy works best when combined with healthy eating and physical activity, leading to average weight...