Not at present — genetic or metabolic profiling isn’t used to set Wegovy doses in UK services. Dosing is “treat-to-tolerate” and...

No liquid is required — Wegovy is a subcutaneous injection, not a tablet. If you feel queasy, small sips of water or a ginger tea can...

Follow-up typically includes regular weight checks, symptom review, pulse and blood pressure, and a look at your food/activity plan. Many...

Yes — hold the pen at 90° to the skin and press flat so the needle enters the fatty layer, not muscle. If you’re very lean at the chosen...

For kidney or liver issues, the dose ladder is usually the same, but clinicians monitor more closely. No routine dose adjustment is needed for mild-to-moderate impairment, yet dehydration from nausea or vomiting can stress the kidneys, so hydration and slower titration matter. In severe impairment or if labs are changing, prescribers may pause or hold at a lower step and review more frequently. Always flag any new swelling, dramatic fatigue, very dark urine, or reduced urine

Ask for a medication summary with your start date, current dose, side-effect history, and any dose holds, and bring your pen and leaflet...

Avoid stacking with another GLP-1 medicine unless advised by a specialist. If you use insulin or sulphonylureas, your prescriber may...

A typical schedule is once weekly stepping from 0.25 mg → 0.5 mg → 1.0 mg → 1.7 mg → 2.4 mg in staged intervals. The step-ups reduce stomach-related side effects and allow your routine to bed in. If symptoms persist, clinicians may extend a step or pause before moving on; some people remain at 1.7 mg if that’s the best balance of benefit and comfort. Follow the plan your service provides — don’t jump steps or compress intervals. Why dose escalation matters Wegovy (semaglutide

Small bruises can happen — they’re usually harmless. Prevent them by rotating sites, using a new needle every time, injecting at 90° into...

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...

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...

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...

Wegovy may be considered for adolescents in specialist services when strict criteria are met, but this is not the same as routine adult...