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There are no strict activity bans. Most people tolerate light-to-moderate exercise well; if you’re doing very intense sessions, consider...

No — do not use expired pens. Potency and sterility can’t be guaranteed after the expiry date, which risks reduced effect and unsafe...

No — do not use expired pens. Potency and sterility can’t be guaranteed after the expiry date, which risks reduced effect and unsafe...

If a pen is lost, do not try to replace it with another GLP-1 medicine unless advised by a clinician. Contact your NHS clinic or pharmacy...

If a pen is lost, do not try to replace it with another GLP-1 medicine unless advised by a clinician. Contact your NHS clinic or pharmacy...

Yes, but planning is important. Pens should be carried in hand luggage, kept cool but not frozen, and protected from heat with a medical...

Yes, but planning is important. Pens should be carried in hand luggage, kept cool but not frozen, and protected from heat with a medical...

Wegovy pens must be stored in the fridge before first use and below 30 °C after opening. If a pen is accidentally frozen, left in direct...

Wegovy pens must be stored in the fridge before first use and below 30 °C after opening. If a pen is accidentally frozen, left in direct...

Wegovy can be taken with or without food, as its absorption is unaffected by meals. Some people prefer to inject after a light meal or...

Wegovy can be taken with or without food, as its absorption is unaffected by meals. Some people prefer to inject after a light meal or...

Dietary habits do not affect how Wegovy is absorbed since it is injected under the skin. However, NHS advice suggests avoiding very rich...

Dietary habits do not affect how Wegovy is absorbed since it is injected under the skin. However, NHS advice suggests avoiding very rich or fatty meals during dose escalation, as these may worsen nausea. Many people find it helpful to eat smaller, protein-rich meals around injection day to support comfort. Staying well hydrated also reduces the risk of stomach upset in the first few months. Why food choices matter with Wegovy Although Wegovy (semaglutide) bypasses the digesti

Yes — rotate every week. You can stay within the same general area (e.g., abdomen) but move at least a finger-width or two from the...

Yes — rotate every week. You can stay within the same general area (e.g., abdomen) but move at least a finger-width or two from the...

The usual maximum recommended dose is 2.4 mg once weekly. Some people remain at 1.7 mg if that’s better tolerated; higher weekly doses...

The usual maximum recommended dose is 2.4 mg once weekly. Some people remain at 1.7 mg if that’s better tolerated; higher weekly doses...

Watch for persistent or worsening nausea, repeated vomiting, dizziness, or dehydration (very dark urine, feeling faint). Severe, constant...

Watch for persistent or worsening nausea, repeated vomiting, dizziness, or dehydration (very dark urine, feeling faint). Severe, constant...

No — Wegovy is intended as a single weekly dose. Splitting or repeating injections can upset the dosing schedule and increase side-effect...