Wegovy® weight loss pens
Weekly weight loss injection that suppresses appetite and reduces cravings.
With lifestyle changes, around 85% of people lose weight.
Dosage | Price |
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0.25 mg | $130.00 |
0.5 mg | $130.00 |
1.0 mg | $130.00 |
1.7 mg | $150.00 |
2.4 mg | $150.00 |
What is Wegovy®?
Wegovy® is a weight loss drug containing the active ingredient, semaglutide. It’s injected into the body once
a week to help you lose weight. Wegovy® is thought to be an effective weight loss drug when used alongside
a healthy, reduced-calorie diet and increased exercise.
The drug has recently been approved in the UK and is available now. It was approved in the USA in 2021.
How does Wegovy® work?
Wegovy® essentially works by suppressing the appetite and regulating food intake. The active ingredient,
semaglutide, mimics the action of the hormone that’s involved in regulating appetite. This means you feel
fuller for longer and less hungry. This can help you to eat less and hopefully lose weight.
The starting dose is 0.25mg, if you’re tolerating the treatment after 4 weeks you’ll step up in dose.
The highest dose 2.4mg, which has seen positive results in 2 year trials.
Wegovy® works best when it’s taken at the same time as making lifestyle changes (healthier diet and increased
exercise). In fact, around 85% of users lost at least 5% of their weight, compared to just 40% losing
5% when no lifestyle changes were made.
Where can I get Wegovy®?
You can’t get Wegovy® over the counter as it’s a prescription-only medication. This means you’ll need to speak
to a healthcare professional, usually via an online consultation. They’ll make sure Wegovy® is the
right weight loss treatment for you and it's safe to take. There are weight loss medications like Orlistat which
you can get over the counter.
Using our Wegovy® service
If you’d like to request Wegovy® for weight loss, please complete our online consultation. During this we’ll ask you a series of questions to assess if the treatment is right for you and your weight loss journey.
If it’s your first time ordering from us, you’ll also need to upload a video showing your ID and weight, so we can verify your identity and BMI. If you’re prescribed, you can have your treatment delivered the next day.
Please note - if you live in Northern Ireland, it’s important you know that Wegovy will be prescribed for you off label. This means the manufacturers haven’t licensed the use of Wegovy in Northern Ireland yet. We will still ensure Wegovy is safe for you to take according to the guidelines we use in Great Britain.
You inject Wegovy® just once a week into your tummy, thigh, or upper arm. Read our article to find out more about how to inject yourself.
Wegovy® injections come in a variety of doses. Depending on where you are in your Wegovy® journey, you will need to take a different dose.
The dose is gradually increased to make sure you cope with any potential side effects until you get to a maintenance dose, this process is known as titration. Find out how to know when to increase your dose.
If all goes to plan and you can tolerate the treatment, the dosing schedule will be as follows:
- Weeks 1-4: 0.25mg weekly
- Weeks 5-8: 0.5mg weekly
- Weeks 9-12: 1mg weekly
- Weeks 13-16: 1.7mg weekly
- Weeks 17 onwards: 2.4mg weekly
How effective is Wegovy®?
When Wegovy® is combined with a reduced calorie diet and increased exercise, a 68-week study has shown that:
- Around 85% of people lost more than 5% of their body weight
- 66% of people lost more than 10% of their body weight
- 48% of people lost more than 15% of their body weight
- 30% of people lost more than 20% of their body weight
This compares to just 60% of people losing 5% of their weight when taking Saxenda® along with a reduced calorie diet and physical activity counseling.
About Wegovy®
Who can take Wegovy®?
Wegovy® can be used by adults ages 18-75 who have:
- A BMI of 30 or above
- A BMI of 27 or above and you have a weight-related health condition such as:
- Asthma
- Cardiovascular disease
- Depression
- Diabetes (Note: we are unable to prescribe Wegovy to diabetics)
- Fatty liver disease
- Gallbladder disease
- High blood pressure
- History of certain cancers
- Osteoarthritis or gout
- PCOS
- Sleep apnea
You won't be able to take Wegovy® if you:
- Are over 75
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have liver, kidney, or heart failure, an eating disorder, or pancreatitis
- Are taking insulin, sulphonylureas, or other weight loss drugs that work like Wegovy®
How long does Wegovy® take to work?
Wegovy® has been shown to be an effective weight loss treatment, when used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
In clinical trials, around 85% of people lost more than 5% of their body weight using Wegovy®, following a reduced-calorie diet and increased exercise plan:
- Around 85% lost at least 5% of their starting body weight after 6 months
- Around 66% lost more than 15% of their starting body weight after one year
Wegovy® injection potential side effects
Like all medications, some people might feel some side effects from taking Wegovy®:
- Headaches
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Tummy ache
- Nausea
Find out more about Wegovy® side effects and read the patient information leaflet.
What is the difference between Wegovy® and Saxenda®?
Although made by the same manufacturer, Wegovy® and Saxenda® are different. The main difference is how often you need to use them. You would need to inject Wegovy® once a week but Saxenda® needs to be injected daily.
Wegovy® contains Semaglutide while Saxenda® contains Liraglutide. Yet, both work in similar ways to suppress appetite and help you lose weight.
Requesting Wegovy® from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor
If you’d like to request Wegovy® for weight loss, please complete our weight loss consultation. The consultation will ask you a series of questions to assess if the treatment is right for you.
If it’s your first time ordering Wegovy® from us, you’ll need to upload a video showing your ID and weight, so we can verify your identity and BMI. If you’re prescribed, you can have your treatment delivered the next day.
How Online Doctor will support you while taking Wegovy®
How Online Doctor will support you while taking Wegovy®
If you’re taking Wegovy®, our clinicians will support you through your journey in a variety of different ways:
- As part of your ongoing support from our clinical team, we’ll send you a follow-up questionnaire after you’ve been taking the treatment for around one week, to see how you’re getting on.
- We have a range of healthy lifestyle advice and wellbeing resources to support you on your weight loss journey.
- We’ll remind you when it’s time to reorder, so you don’t miss out on treatment.
At certain intervals, you’ll be asked to update our clinicians on your weight, to make sure the treatment is still suitable.
If you have any questions or queries, you can send our team a message in your Patient Record.
Storing your Wegovy® pens
Cold storage during delivery
- We use packaging that keeps your treatment at the right temperature (2-8°C) for up to 36 hours during transit.
- If cold storage is disrupted during the delivery process, the medication will be usable for up to 46 days.
- Once received, it is important to keep your medication stored in the fridge.
How to store
- Any Wegovy® pens that haven’t been opened should be kept in the fridge.
- During use, pens can be kept for 42 days in the fridge or room temperature (below 30°C).
Throwing away your Wegovy® pens
How to throw away
- Pens need to be disposed of in the sharps bin provided when you start your treatment.
- When you’re prescribed Wegovy®, you’ll need to check your local council’s website to find out how to get rid of the sharps bin and its contents.
Alternative weight loss treatments
Alternative weight loss treatments
There are weight loss treatments available in the UK, other than Wegovy®. We recommend that you speak to a clinician to find out what is right for you.
The NHS has helpful weight loss diets and exercise routines which can support you on your weight loss journey.
You may have heard of Ozempic®. Although it contains the same active ingredient as Wegovy®, it’s licensed for adults with type 2 diabetes. Find out the difference between Ozempic® and Wegovy®.
Wegovy® delivery information
When is Wegovy® dispatched?
- Wegovy® will be dispatched Sunday - Friday only for next day delivery.
- Orders approved before 5pm will be dispatched via next day delivery.
- Orders approved after 5pm will be delivered in two working days.
- Orders approved after 5pm on Friday up to midday Sunday will be dispatched for delivery on Monday.
- Orders approved from midday Sunday to 5pm Monday will be delivered on Tuesday.
Delivery address information
- Wegovy® must be delivered to your home address to ensure safe storage as soon as possible.
- Please follow the tracking information provided by Evri to make sure you are available for delivery.
- LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor cannot take responsibility for lost or stolen parcels once delivery has taken place, and no refunds will be issued.
- Please do not use a pharmacy address. It is likely your delivery will be rejected or disposed of. No refunds will be issued if this happens.
- Please do not divert your order to a ParcelShop. This extends delivery time and means your medication isn’t kept at the right temperature.
Northern Ireland
- If you live in Northern Ireland, it’s important you know that Wegovy® will be prescribed for you off label. The manufacturers haven’t licensed the use of Wegovy® in Northern Ireland yet.
- We will still ensure Wegovy® is safe for you to take according to the guidelines we use in Great Britain.