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

Common slips include not rotating sites weekly, reusing needles, injecting before the pen returns to zero/indicator finish, or storing...

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...

Many people find it helpful to set a phone reminder or calendar alert for their weekly dose. Writing the date of each injection on the...

Yes, common local reactions include redness, mild swelling, or itching at the injection site. These are usually short-lived and improve...

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...

Yes, both NHS specialist services and the manufacturer provide support for people using Wegovy. NHS services typically offer training,...

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...

The Wegovy pen is a weekly injection device designed for subcutaneous use in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. The steps include washing...

Yes, a trained caregiver can give the injection. They should follow the same steps you were taught: new needle each time, flat contact...

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...

Absolutely — do not self-adjust. Your prescriber will change the plan if you’re struggling with side effects, preparing for a procedure...

No — use abdomen, thigh, or upper arm only, into the fatty layer under the skin. Avoid veins, muscles, moles, scars, stretch marks, or...

Standard UK instructions start at 0.25 mg once weekly and step up gradually to improve comfort and reduce tummy side effects. Starting at 0.5 mg is not the routine plan and tends to increase nausea for first-time GLP-1 users. If you’ve previously tolerated a GLP-1, your prescriber will still weigh the pros and cons before deviating from the usual start. Why titration matters Wegovy contains semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist that acts on appetite control centres in the bra

Introduction to Wegovy in the UK Overview of Wegovy as a Weight Loss Treatment Wegovy, an innovative weight loss treatment, made its...