Wegovy Dosage: Understanding the Schedule and What Each Stage Means

Wegovy is available in five dose strengths, which are typically used in sequence as part of a prescriber-led titration plan. According to the electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC), the doses are 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, and 2.4 mg, each supplied as a pre-filled pen. The 0.25 mg dose is a starting dose only — not a therapeutic maintenance dose — and the 2.4 mg dose is the intended maintenance level for most people, though your prescriber may determine a different endpoint based on your individual response and tolerability.

The schedule generally moves up by one dose level every four weeks, meaning the full escalation takes around four to five months from the starting dose to maintenance. However, your prescriber may pause the escalation or adjust the pace if side effects need managing — that decision belongs entirely with them, not with the schedule on a chart.

What the dose chart looks like in practice

A typical Wegovy dosage schedule might look like this in general terms:

• Weeks 1–4: 0.25 mg once weekly
• Weeks 5–8: 0.5 mg once weekly
• Weeks 9–12: 1 mg once weekly
• Weeks 13–16: 1.7 mg once weekly
• Week 17 onwards: 2.4 mg once weekly (maintenance)

This is a general reference only — always follow the specific schedule your prescriber or doctor has given you. Any variation from your prescribed plan should be discussed with them first.

How Wegovy compares to other GLP-1 dosing approaches

Semaglutide (Wegovy) acts on GLP-1 receptors to support appetite regulation. Tirzepatide, the active substance in Mounjaro, acts on both GLP-1 and GIP receptors and follows its own separate titration schedule. If you want to understand how the two compare in terms of dosing structure, the page on Mounjaro dosage and titration covers the Mounjaro schedule in detail. You can also explore a visual breakdown in the Mounjaro dosage chart, or read more broadly about GLP-1 dosing for weight loss to put both medicines in context. Any question about which medicine or dose is right for you is a decision for your prescriber, not a comparison chart.

For factual prescribing information on semaglutide, the electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) holds the full Summary of Product Characteristics.

Keeping a reliable record of every dose you take is one of the most practical things you can do on a weekly injection schedule. GLP Trackr's dose logging feature lets you record each injection — the date, time, and dose strength — so you always have a clear, timestamped history of where you are in your schedule.

This matters more than it might seem. A weekly injection can blur into the week's routine, and a simple log removes the uncertainty of "did I take it on Tuesday or Wednesday?" It also means that if you ever need to discuss your titration progress with your prescriber, you can show them an accurate record rather than relying on memory.

Alongside dose logging, the app's dose reminders help you stay consistent — a gentle weekly nudge so a dose is never accidentally missed. And if you do miss a dose, the right course of action is to check with your prescriber or consult the patient information leaflet that came with your pen; GLP Trackr can log the gap so you have something concrete to bring to that conversation.

The app also works alongside understanding Mounjaro dosing if your treatment ever changes, and it tracks both Mounjaro and Wegovy users equally.

Always follow the guidance of your prescriber or doctor — they know your full history and are the right person to make any decisions about your dose or schedule. If you have concerns about side effects or tolerability at any stage, contact your healthcare professional rather than adjusting your dose independently.

Ready to keep a clear record of every injection? Download GLP Trackr on the App Store or Google Play and start your free 7-day trial — your dose history, schedule, and reminders, all in one place.