Wegovy

Description

What is Wegovy?

Wegovy (semaglutide) is a weekly weight loss injection that helps you take control of your health. This clinically proven treatment could help you lose up to 21% of your body weight while protecting your heart health. In fact, it’s the only weight loss injection licensed for both weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction.

How it works

Wegovy mimics a hormone your body already produces called GLP-1, acting like a volume control for hunger. It supports your weight loss goals by:

• suppressing your appetite and reduces food cravings
• keeps you feeling satisfied for longer after meals
• slows stomach emptying so you feel full sooner
• helps improve blood sugar control

Your treatment schedule

Available doses

• 0.25mg
• 0.5mg
• 1mg
• 1.7mg
• 2.4mg
• 7.2mg

We’ll always start you on the lowest dose and slowly build up to help your body adjust, a process known as titration. Below is what your treatment plan could look like:

• Weeks 1-4: 0.25mg weekly
• Weeks 5-8: 0.5mg weekly
• Weeks 9-12: 1mg weekly
• Weeks 13-16: 1.7mg weekly
• Week 17-20: 2.4mg weekly (your maintenance dose)
• Week 20+: 7.2mg weekly (maximum dose)

Is it right for you?

Eligibility requirements

You could be eligible for Wegovy if you:

• are 18 years or older (licensed from age 12, but we can only prescribe to adults 18+)
• have a BMI of 30+ (obesity) or a BMI of 27+ with a weight-related health condition
• are ready to make lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise
• have cardiovascular risk factors, as it offers heart protection

Why choose Wegovy?

Although Mounjaro shows higher average weight loss in clinical trials over similar timeframes (22.5% vs 21%), Wegovy offers advantages that might make it the right choice for your individual needs.

Heart health

Wegovy is the only weight loss injection licensed to reduce cardiovascular risk by 20%. This means you’re not just losing weight but investing in your heart health. The treatment’s other benefits includes a reduction in liver disease and heart failure and you can read about it here.

Contraception

Unlike Mounjaro’s dual-action approach, Wegovy won’t interfere with your oral contraception, so you can focus on your weight loss journey without worrying about whether you’re at risk of pregnancy. For further guidance on contraception while on your treatment, please refer to this document.

Established track record

Clinical data supports Wegovy’s safety and effectiveness for long-term use, giving you confidence in your treatment choice.