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...

Brief tingling or numbness can occur from needle irritation and usually fades quickly. Persistent numbness, marked pain, colour changes,...

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

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

No — Wegovy is for subcutaneous use only. Do not inject into a vein or muscle. Choose the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm, and follow the...

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

Yes. Many people prefer to inject after a cool-down so the site is relaxed and less tender. Avoid injecting into a muscle you’ve just trained hard, and rehydrate before and after your session. If vigorous workouts trigger nausea on injection day, choose a different time or move the workout to the next day. Why exercise timing matters Wegovy (semaglutide) can be injected before or after activity, but comfort improves when the body is calm. Because injections go into the fatty

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

Seek urgent help for widespread hives, facial, lip, or tongue swelling, wheeze or breathing difficulty, dizziness or faintness, or a...

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...

Always check the pen label to confirm the correct dose before injecting. Rotate injection sites each week to avoid irritation and avoid injecting into scarred, bruised, or inflamed skin. Use a new needle each time and dispose of it safely in a sharps container. NHS staff encourage patients to report any unexpected reactions or concerns so adjustments can be made. Checking the pen and medicine One of the simplest but most important steps is to confirm you have the correct pen