About Wegovy® (Semaglutide) Injectable Pen

Wegovy® contains semaglutide, a once-weekly injectable medicine for weight management in adults who are overweight or obese. It works by helping to regulate appetite, leading to reduced calorie intake and supporting long-term weight loss when used alongside diet and exercise.

What the medicine is

Pre-filled, single-use injection pens containing semaglutide. Available in 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, and 2.4 mg strengths for stepwise dose escalation.

How it works

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It mimics the natural hormone GLP-1, reducing appetite and slowing stomach emptying. This helps decrease food intake and supports sustainable weight reduction.

What it is used for

Weight management in adults with a BMI ≥30 kg/m² (obesity) or ≥27 kg/m² with at least one weight-related condition (e.g., type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, sleep apnoea).

Benefits

Once-weekly dosing for convenience. Clinically proven to deliver significant, sustained weight loss in combination with lifestyle changes. Improves cardiovascular and metabolic health markers such as blood sugar and blood pressure.