What is Wegovy?

Wegovy (semaglutide) is a prescription injectable medicine specifically approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition.

Mechanism of Action

Wegovy belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists. It works by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake.

• Increases feelings of fullness
• Reduces hunger and cravings
• Helps control calorie intake

Effectiveness

In a 68-week medical study of 1,961 adults living with obesity or excess weight with a related medical problem, adults lost an average of ~15% of their body weight while taking Wegovy, compared to ~2.4% for the placebo group.

How to Use

Wegovy comes in a pre-filled pen that you inject yourself once a week. The injection is typically given under the skin (subcutaneously) in your stomach, thigh, or upper arm.

Dosing Escalation

To reduce the likelihood of stomach side effects, you start at a low dose of 0.25 mg once a week and increase the dose every 4 weeks until you reach the full maintenance dose of 2.4 mg.