Wegovy (Semaglutide) Weight Loss Injection
Wegovy is a licensed once-weekly weight loss injection containing Semaglutide. Wegovy semaglutide injection works by reducing your appetite and cravings, and has clinically proven to offer significant and sustained weight loss.
- 0.25mg: £199.00
- 0.5mg: £199.00
- 1.0mg: £209.00
- 1.7mg: £279.00 ( Out of Stock )
- 2.4mg: £339.00 ( Out of Stock )
Treatment and dose can be selected after the consultation form is completed.
What is Wegovy?
Wegovy is a prescription-only, once weekly weight loss injection which contains Semaglutide. It is taken once a week, and has clinically proven to be an effective weight loss medication. Wegovy can be used by adults who have a body mass index (BMI) over 30 (or a BMI over 27 with at least one weight-related comorbidity (such as high cholesterol, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnoea etc).
Where Can I Buy Wegovy in the UK?
You can buy Wegovy (semaglutide) online from London Slimming Clinic with next day UK delivery. Our prices include free consultation and prescription by our UK licensed healthcare professionals. If your consultation is approved, a prescription will be generated and delivered to you by tracked delivery. Click here to find us on Google Maps.
How Is Wegovy Taken?
Wegovy come in 5 different doses, the beginning dose is 0.25 mg once a week for the first 4 weeks. This will give your body a chance to get used to the medicine. At Week 5, you will increase the dose to 0.5 mg once a week, followed by 1.0mg. Then if needed, increase the dose to 1.7mg and then 2.4mg. Once you have reached 2.4mg you remain on that for the duration of your treatment.
The dosing schedule will therefore be as following:
- Weeks 1-4: 0.25mg weekly
- Weeks 5-8: 0.5mg weekly
- Weeks 9-12: 1mg weekly
- Weeks 13-16 (or later): 1.7mg weekly
- Weeks 17 onwards (or later): 2.4mg weekly
Click here to download and read the patient information leaflet (PIL) for wegovy.
Side Effects
Like any new medication you take, your body will have to adjust to it and it is likely to cause some side effects. It’s thought that more than one in 10 people might experience headaches, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, tummy ache or nausea. These do tend to go away over time once your body has adjusted to it.
A full list of side effects and more information can be found on the patient information leaflet. Do ensure that you have read all the information and are fully aware of the potential side effects by clicking here (patient information leaflet)
Who Can Use Wegovy?
The weekly weight loss jab is suitable for those who are above the age of 18 and with a BMI above 30 (or 27 with a weight related co-morbidity). After you complete your online consultation you will be assessed by the prescriber who will take into account factors such as you BMI, your medical history, current medication etc.
Semaglutide will not be suitable and will not be prescribed if you fall into one of the categories below:
- Under 18 or above 75 years of age
- If you are breastfeeding, pregnant or actively trying to get pregnant.
- Anyone who has liver or kidney problems, heart failure or pancreatitis.
- Type 1 diabetics or patients taking diabetic medication which cause hypoglycemia, such as insulin or sulphonylureas.
- Have or ever had eating disorders
- Take other weight loss drugs or medication that work in the same way as Wegovy, e.g. GLP-1’s such as Victoza, Ozempic, Saxenda, Trulicity.
Faqs
If you are currently taking Saxenda (or previously have taken Saxenda) then follow the following guidance:
- If you are taking 3.0mg Saxenda once-daily then you can switch to 0.5mg Wegovy.
Wegovy and Saxenda are from the same class of medicines (GLP-1) however they are different molecules. Starting from 0.5mg will reduce the chances of side effects such as nausea so it is the safer and appropriate option. After 4 weeks on 0.5mg you can increase this to 1.0mg and then to the higher doses accordingly.
- If you are taking a lower dose than 3.0mg Saxenda then you should start on 0.25mg Wegovy.
- If you have been on Saxenda previously but had a long gap in treatment then you should start on 0.25mg Wegovy.
If you need any advice or further guidance then please do email us on contact@londonslimingclinic.co.uk and we can guide you through this.
If you have been taking Ozempic for the treatment of type-2 diabetes then you should continue on Ozempic and do not take Wegovy. Wegovy is not licensed for type-2 diabetes.
If you If you are currently taking Ozempic or have previously taken Ozempic for weight loss then follow the following guidance:
- If you are taking Ozempic then you can switch to the same strength of Wegovy or the next higher dose. For example, if you are currently on 1.0mg Ozempic then you can go up to 1.7mg Wegovy.
- If you have been taking Ozempic previously and have had a short treatment gap of a couple of weeks then you can start of the dose you left off at.
- If you have been taking Ozempic 1.0mg previously and have had a longer treatment gap then you should start on the 0.5mg. Re-starting from 0.5mg will reduce the chances of side effects such as nausea so it is the safer and appropriate option.
If you need any advice or further guidance then please do email us on contact@londonslimingclinic.co.uk and we can guide you through this.
It is important to try to take your dose on the same day each week. However if you forget or miss it then follow the following guidance:
If you forgot to inject a dose and
- if it is 4 days or less since you should have used wegovy, use it as soon as you remember. Then inject your next dose as usual on your scheduled day.
- If it is more than 4 days since you should have used wegovy, skip the missed dose. Then inject your next dose as usual on your next scheduled day.
For example, if your scheduled day is Saturday and you remember to take it on Tuesday then take it as soon as possible and continue as normal the following Saturday.
If your scheduled day is Saturday and you remember to take it on Wednesday then skip that week and take it the following Saturday.
Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C). Ensure it is NOT kept at the back of the fridge or the cooling section (to prevent it from freezing).You can keep and use the pen for 6 weeks outside the fridge (for example when you start using it) as long as the temperature stays below 30°C.
Important points to note:
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
- Do not use it if it has been frozen.
- Do not use this medicine if you notice that the solution is not clear and colourless.
- Keep the pen cap on in order to protect from light.
Where wegovy is a once-weekly injection, Saxenda is a once-daily injection, also licensed for weight loss which has been available since 2017. It works in a very similar way to Wegovy and is manufactured by the same company. The active ingredient of Saxenda is liraglutide (also a GLP-1 – a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1).
Ozempic and Wegovy contain exactly the same active ingredient (Semaglutide). Ozempic is licensed for the treatment of type-2 diabetes whereas Wegovy is specifically licensed for weight management (including weight loss and weight maintenance).
Ozempic is available in 3 doses (0.25mg, 0.5mg and 1.0mg) whereas Wegovy is available in 5 doses (0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1.0mg, 1.7mg and 2.4mg).
Semaglutide is the chemical name and active ingredient which is contained in Wegovy. Wegovy is therefore one of the brand names of Semaglutide which is licensed for licensed for weight management.
Ozempic and Rybelsus (medicines licensed for the treatment of type-2 diabetes) also contain Semaglutide.
A 86-week clinical trial by the manufactures showed that patients using Wegovy achieved an average weight loss of 14.9% (compared to 2.4% in the placebo group).
Of those:
- Almost 84% achieved weight loss of less equal to or greater than 5%
- Over 66% achieved weight loss of equal to or great than 10%
- Almost 50% achieved weight loss of over 15%
- Over 30% of patients lost more than 20% of their starting body weight.
Alongside taking wegovy, it is important to maintain a healthy diet and increase in physical activity.Whereas the trials have shown this to be very effective in the majority of patients taking it, like any medication, it is not guaranteed to work for you. You may either not tolerate it (have severe side effects) or not respond to it and find that it does not work for you.