Wegovy Doses: Strengths, Schedule and What to Expect

Wegovy is a once-weekly injectable medicine. According to the electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC), the titration schedule typically progresses through the following strengths in order:

• 0.25 mg — the starting dose, used for the first few weeks to help the body adjust
• 0.5 mg — the next step, again held for several weeks
• 1 mg — a mid-range maintenance stage for some people
• 1.7 mg — a further step toward the full dose
• 2.4 mg — the target maintenance dose for most people, reached after several months on the schedule

Each pen is pre-filled and designed for a specific strength. Check your patient information leaflet or the eMC entry for Wegovy for the exact number of doses each pen contains, as this can vary by strength. The schedule is designed to reduce the likelihood of gastrointestinal side effects by giving the body time to adapt at each level.

It is worth knowing that Wegovy and Mounjaro have different active substances and different dose ranges. Wegovy contains semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist with its own titration schedule. If you are curious about how these two schedules compare, you can read more in our overview of Mounjaro dose strengths and schedule, or see a direct side-by-side in how Mounjaro and Wegovy doses compare for weight loss.

Your prescriber may adjust the pace of titration based on your individual response — for example, staying at a lower dose for longer if side effects are noticeable. No one should change, pause, or skip a dose without first speaking to their prescriber or doctor.

Staying consistent with a weekly injection schedule across several months of dose changes is easier when every dose is recorded in one place. GLP Trackr's dose-logging feature lets you log each injection — the strength, date, and time — so you always have a clear, accurate record of where you are in your schedule.

Dose reminders are built in too, so a weekly injection is less likely to slip your mind during a busy week. Over time, your log becomes a useful reference you can bring to prescriber appointments, showing exactly which dose you are on and how long you have been at each stage. The app's doctor report feature pulls this information together in a clear summary, making those conversations more straightforward.

If you want to explore what the ongoing maintenance phase looks like beyond titration, our page on Wegovy maintenance doses covers what to expect once you reach your target strength. For a broader view of how GLP-1 dose management works across both medicines, the GLP-1 dosing hub is a good starting point.

GLP Trackr is a tracking and journaling app — it supports your journey, but it is not a substitute for your prescriber's guidance. If you have any questions about which dose is right for you, when to move up, or what to do if you miss an injection, always contact your prescriber or doctor directly. Any change to your dose schedule should be made with their input, not on your own.

Ready to keep your weekly schedule on track? Download GLP Trackr on the App Store or Google Play and explore it free for 7 days — your full dose history, one tap away.