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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Always check the pen label to confirm the correct dose before injecting. Rotate injection sites each week to avoid irritation and avoid...