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

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

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...

Yes. As the dose rises, appetite control generally strengthens, but gastro-intestinal side effects (nausea, reflux, constipation or...

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...

Place used needles straight into a sharps container — never in household rubbish or recycling. Many pharmacies provide take-back schemes...

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...

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

Unopened pens are stored in the fridge (do not freeze). After first use, the pen can be kept below 30 °C and should be discarded 6 weeks...

Moderate alcohol is generally acceptable, but keep it sensible while you settle into treatment. Alcohol can irritate the stomach and may...

If you remember within 5 days, take the missed dose as soon as you can and then resume your normal weekly schedule. If more than 5 days...

Yes. You can change to a new weekly day as long as at least 3 full days have passed since your last injection. Once you switch, keep...

Any time of day works — morning or evening — because the weekly dose is designed to be flexible. Pick a time you can stick to, keep it...

Yes, Wegovy and metformin are often used together in people with type 2 diabetes, and no special dose adjustment is typically required....

In major STEP trials, Wegovy led to about 15% weight loss over 68 weeks. Contrave (called Mysimba in the UK) generally achieves around...

Wegovy contains semaglutide at a higher dose and is licensed for weight management, while Trulicity (dulaglutide) is prescribed for type...

Use once weekly, same day each week, with or without food, alongside a reduced-calorie eating plan and regular activity. Keep hydrated,...

Standard UK instructions start at 0.25 mg once weekly and step up gradually to improve comfort and reduce tummy side effects. Starting at...