Wegovy patient support

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

What is Wegovy?

Wegovy is a weight-loss medication that contains the active component semaglutide. Wegovy, like Saxenda (liraglutide), acts in a similar way to improve fullness and decrease appetite. It works by mimicking a hormone that targets brain areas involved with hunger and food intake regulation. This can help you consume less, resulting in weight loss.

The medicine was just approved in the United Kingdom, after its approval in the United States in 2021.

Adults aged 18 to 75 who have a BMI more than 30 can use Wegovy weight loss injections. Those with weight-related health issues, such as diabetes, may be eligible if their BMI is greater than 27.

Once on the maintenance dose, prices range from £189.99 to £299.99 each month.*

What is the benefit of taking Wegovy?

Reduces hunger while increasing sensations of fullness.
If you have excess weight (BMI (Body Mass Index) 27) and weight-related medical concerns (such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol), you can use it.
In a 68-week research, people dropped 15% of their body weight on average.
When combined with low-calorie meals and increased physical exercise, this is an effective weight-loss method.
An alternative to tablet / capsules that can have unpleasant side effects
Wegovy comes in five doses ranging from 0.25 mg to 2.4 mg, each of which is injected once a week. Each dose is packaged in a different colour to aid recognition.

Wegovy support

We are pleased that you have decided to start your weight loss journey with us. We understand you may have lots of Wegovy-related questions, therefore, to make things a bit easier for you we have put all the useful documents here, in one place.

You can find below useful documents such as patient support leaflets and your free online patient brochure.

You can also read our informative Wegovy-related articles which cover topics such as switching from Saxenda to Wegovy and much more.

Wondering what you can eat when using weight loss injections? Well, you can scroll down to view our dedicated weight loss articles for information and meal inspiration.

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Useful Wegovy documents

Adult patient brochure

The contents of this brochure contain information to give you the tools for a successful treatment with Wegovy. Providing information such as, how to keep the weight off that you’ve lost and how to eat a balanced diet.

There is also a helpful editable tracker to help you monitor the weight you have lost.

Patient leaflet for each strength injection

Wegovy® 0.25 mg – 2.4mg, FlexTouch® solution for injection in pre-filled pens.

This full patient leaflet allows quick identification of Wegovy safety information, directions for use and side effects.

In-box information leaflet

This information leaflet is a digital copy of the leaflet inside the Wegovy injection box. This leaflet, like the patient leaflet above, will give you an insight into Wegovy, such as associated contraindications and related side effects. This document is a printable PDF and useful if you misplace the original box leaflet.

For all of the Wegovy information including links to resources, you can refer to the Wegovy patient resources website here.