What Doses Does Wegovy Come In?

Each of the five Wegovy dose strengths corresponds to a distinct stage in a prescriber-led titration schedule. The purpose of starting low is to allow your body to adjust gradually, which many people find helps reduce the intensity of gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea in the early weeks.

The five strengths at a glance

• 0.25 mg — the starting dose, used for the first few weeks
• 0.5 mg — the first step up, again typically held for several weeks
• 1 mg — the next stage in the schedule
• 1.7 mg — a further increase toward the maintenance level
• 2.4 mg — the full maintenance dose for most people, once the titration schedule is complete

How long you spend at each strength, and whether you move up at all, is entirely a decision for your prescriber. Some people remain at an intermediate dose if that works well for them or if tolerability is a consideration. No one should adjust their own dose without guidance from their healthcare professional.

A note on the patent question

Some people searching about Wegovy doses are also wondering when the medicine might come off patent, which could affect future availability of alternative semaglutide products. Patent timelines are complex, vary by country, and are separate from any prescribing or dosing decisions — your prescriber or a registered pharmacist in your country is the right person to discuss what options may be available to you in future.

If you are curious how Wegovy's dose range compares with tirzepatide, our page on what doses Mounjaro comes in covers the Mounjaro strengths in the same way. You may also find it useful to read about at what dose Wegovy starts working, which explores how people experience the medicine as the schedule progresses. There is also a broader question many people ask — whether Wegovy has a "golden dose" like Mounjaro — which is worth exploring once you understand the full range.

For factual prescribing information, the electronic Medicines Compendium entry for Wegovy (medicines.org.uk/emc) contains the full approved dose schedule as listed in the Summary of Product Characteristics.

Knowing the five strengths intellectually is one thing — keeping clear, reliable records of which dose you are actually on, and when you took it, is where a dedicated tracking tool makes a real difference.

GLP Trackr's dose logging feature lets you record each injection with the exact strength, date, and time, so you always have an accurate history to hand. This is particularly useful when you move between dose stages: rather than trying to remember when you stepped up, you have a timestamped log you can bring to your next prescriber appointment. The built-in dose reminder means a weekly injection is much harder to accidentally miss, keeping your schedule consistent.

If you want to track more than just the dose — side effects at each stage, weight changes as titration progresses, or how your energy and appetite shift — GLP Trackr captures all of that in the same place, giving you a fuller picture to discuss with your healthcare team. For a broader overview of managing your treatment week to week, our guide to managing your GLP-1 medication covers the wider journey.

Any decision about moving up or staying at a particular dose belongs with your prescriber — they have the full picture of your health. GLP Trackr is there to help you record and understand your journey, not to replace that clinical guidance.

Ready to log your next dose and build a clear record of your titration? GLP Trackr is free to try for 7 days — available on the App Store and Google Play.