The Key Facts About Wegovy
Wegovy's active substance is semaglutide, which acts on GLP-1 receptors involved in regulating appetite and food intake. Many people prescribed it report a reduced sense of hunger and less preoccupation with food — sometimes described as quieter "food noise" — alongside a feeling of fullness after smaller meals. These effects are commonly reported; individual experience varies.
How it is taken
Wegovy comes as a pre-filled pen and is injected once weekly, under the skin (subcutaneously), typically into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. The dose is usually started low and increased gradually over several months, with each step guided by your prescriber or doctor. Dose strengths commonly referenced are 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 1.7 mg, and 2.4 mg — but your individual schedule is a matter for your prescriber, not a decision to make independently.
Storing your pen
Wegovy pens need to be kept refrigerated before first use. Check the patient information leaflet that came with your pen — and the electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) — for the exact storage conditions and in-use shelf life, as these are the authoritative sources for product-specific figures.
What Wegovy is not
It is not insulin, not a quick fix, and not suitable for everyone. Suitability is assessed by a prescriber based on your full health picture. It is also subject to additional monitoring — if you experience side effects, report them to your healthcare professional and to your national reporting scheme (such as the UK's Yellow Card scheme).
If you are curious about how Wegovy compares to tirzepatide on a factual level, see our informational comparison of Mounjaro and Wegovy. For a broader look at Wegovy including commonly reported side effects and the injection process, visit our Wegovy overview. You can also read about weight-related health conditions and Wegovy for more context on how it is typically prescribed.
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If anything about your dose, side effects, or how Wegovy is affecting you feels unclear or concerning, always follow the guidance of your prescriber or doctor — they know your full health history and are the right person to advise you. GLP Trackr helps you record what you are experiencing so those conversations are informed and specific.
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Frequently asked questions.
Wegovy is a prescription-only, once-weekly injectable medicine containing semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It is prescribed to support weight management in eligible adults and is taken by subcutaneous injection. Suitability and dosing are determined by a prescriber.
Wegovy acts on GLP-1 receptors involved in appetite regulation. Many people prescribed it report reduced hunger, a greater sense of fullness after smaller meals, and less preoccupation with food. Individual responses vary, and effects should be discussed with your prescriber.
Yes, Wegovy pens generally require refrigeration before first use. For exact storage conditions and in-use shelf life, check the patient information leaflet that came with your pen or the official product information on the electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC).
A Wegovy plan typically refers to the prescriber-guided dose titration schedule — starting at a low dose and increasing gradually over several months. Your individual plan is set by your prescriber based on your health history. GLP Trackr helps you log each step as you go.
Wegovy contains semaglutide and acts on GLP-1 receptors. Other medicines, such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide), act on both GLP-1 and GIP receptors. Both are prescription-only. Which medicine is appropriate for any individual is a decision for their prescriber, not a personal choice.