Wegovy

Wegovy Weight Loss Injection UK Wegovy is a prescription weight-loss treatment administered via once-weekly subcutaneous injection. It reduces hunger by mimicking natural hormones, helping patients achieve significant weight loss alongside diet and exercise.

Order Wegovy safely online through College Pharmacy’s UK-registered service:

1. Complete a confidential online consultation

2. Our clinicians review your eligibility

3. If prescribed, our pharmacy team dispenses and dispatches your medication

Active Ingredient: Semaglutide (same as Ozempic®, but formulated for weight management)

Alternatives available at College Pharmacy: Mounjaro, Saxenda, Orlistat, and other clinician-recommended weight loss solutions.

Wegovy Overview

• Dosage: Once weekly injection with gradual dose escalation

• Type: GLP-1 receptor agonist (appetite suppressant)

• Mechanism:

  • Reduces hunger signals

  • Increases satiety after meals

  • Lowers overall calorie intake

• Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, vomiting (typically mild and temporary)

What Is Wegovy?

Wegovy is an injectable weight-loss medication approved for adults with:

• BMI ≥30, or

• BMI ≥27 with weight-related conditions (hypertension, type 2 diabetes)

Key features:

• Weekly convenience vs daily alternatives

• Used alongside reduced-calorie diets and exercise

• Gradual dose titration minimizes side effects

Wegovy vs. Saxenda

How to Take Wegovy

Titration Schedule:

1. Weeks 1-4: 0.25mg weekly (starter dose)

2. Weeks 5-8: 0.5mg weekly

3. Weeks 9-12: 1mg weekly

4. Weeks 13-16: 1.7mg weekly

5. Week 17+: 2.4mg weekly (maintenance)

Administration:

• Rotate injection sites (abdomen, thigh, upper arm)

• Any time of day, with or without food

• [Download injection guide]

Gradual escalation reduces side effects. Consult our clinicians if tolerability issues arise.

Effectiveness

Clinical Trial Results:

• 14.9% average body weight loss vs 2.4% with placebo

• 83.5% of patients lost ≥5% body weight (vs 31.1% placebo)

• NICE-recommended for obesity management

Additional Benefits:

• 20% cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with prior heart conditions (SELECT trial)

• Potential metabolic improvements beyond weight loss

[Read UK patient experiences with Wegovy]

Safety & Contraindications

Not suitable if you have:

• Semaglutide allergy

• History of pancreatitis

• Diabetic retinopathy

• Pregnancy/breastfeeding (discontinue ≥2 months pre-pregnancy)

Precautions:

• Maintain hydration to counter gastrointestinal side effects

• Diabetics: Monitor blood sugar (risk of hypoglycemia with other medications)

• No interaction with oral contraceptives (unlike some weight-loss drugs)

[Full safety details in Patient Information Leaflet]

Side Effects

Most common (usually resolve within weeks):

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea

• Constipation, abdominal pain

• Fatigue, headache

Key notes:

• Only 5.3% discontinue due to side effects in trials

• Titration protocol minimizes discomfort

• [See our side effect management guide]

Alternatives

Other weight-loss options at College Pharmacy:

• Mounjaro: Newest GLP-1 agonist (~20% weight loss)

• Saxenda: Daily-injected alternative

• Orlistat: Oral fat-blocker (non-injectable)

• Lifestyle Programs: NHS-backed diet/exercise plans

Note: We do not prescribe Ozempic® off-label for weight loss to preserve supply for diabetics.

[Compare all weight loss treatments]

Why Choose College Pharmacy?

• UK-regulated online prescribing

• Clinician-supervised treatment plans

• Genuine medications with discreet delivery

• Ongoing support throughout your journey

Start your assessment today: [College Pharmacy Wegovy Consultation]