Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection

Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection is usually given under the skin – it should not be injected into a vein or muscle. The best places to give the injection are the upper arms, stomach, or upper legs.

It is recommended to use Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection once a week and if possible, on the same day each week. You can give yourself the injection at any time of the day, regardless of meals.

If necessary, you can change the day of your injection of this medicine if it has been at least three days since your last injection. After selecting a new dosing day, continue with once-a-week dosing.

If you use more Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection than you should, talk to your doctor straight away. You may experience side effects such as feeling sick (nausea).

If it is five days or less since you should have used Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection, use it as soon as you remember. Then inject your next dose as usual on your scheduled day.

If it is more than five days since you should have used Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection, skip the missed dose. Then inject your next dose on your next scheduled day. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, as it is not known if it may affect your unborn child. If you wish to become pregnant, you should stop using this medicine at least two months in advance.

You should not use this medicine if you are breast-feeding, as it is unknown if it passes into breast milk.

Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, some patients may feel dizzy when taking the medication mainly during the first three months of treatment. If this is the case, you should not drive until you feel better.

It’s essential to store Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection properly. Before opening the pen, store it in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C, away from the cooling element. Once the pen is in use, you can keep it for up to 6 weeks when stored either below 30°C or refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C, still keeping it away from the cooling element. Wegovy must not be frozen at any point; if it has been frozen, discard it.

However, if at any point you notice the solution is not clear and colourless, do not use that pen and discard it appropriately.

It’s also important that you do not use the medication after the expiry date which is stated on the pen label and carton after ‘EXP’. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. You should ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

Yes! It is possible to buy Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection online from trusted online pharmacies, such as e-Surgery!

Before you buy Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection online from any website, check that the pharmacy is registered with GPhC, and check the logo is located on the bottom of the webpage. This will ensure that the pharmacy is operating legally and the medication you buy is genuine.

If you require additional information about Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection, our ‘Ask-a-Pharmacist’ service is available where you can talk to a trained pharmacist. We’re here to help.

It is generally not recommended to use Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection with other prescription weight loss medications due to the potential for increased side effects and drug interactions. Always consult with your healthcare provider before combining medications.

Yes, Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection is approved for long-term weight management in adults with obesity or are overweight with at least one weight-related condition.

Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection is most effective when used in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. The medication helps to support these lifestyle changes by reducing appetite and promoting weight loss.

While there are no specific dietary restrictions, it is generally recommended to follow a calorie-controlled diet while using Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection. Consuming a diet rich in protein and fibre can support weight loss efforts.

After discontinuing Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection, it is possible for some weight regain to occur if lifestyle modifications are not maintained. It is important to continue following a healthy diet and exercise routine to sustain weight loss results achieved with the medication.

You should not use Semaglutide (Wegovy) Injection if any of the following apply to you:

• During treatment with wegovy, you may feel sick (nausea) or be sick (vomiting), or have diarrhoea. These side effects can cause dehydration (loss of fluids). It is important that you drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration. This is especially important if you have kidney problems. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
• If you have severe and on-going pain in the stomach area see a doctor straight away as this could be a sign of inflamed pancreas (acute pancreatitis).
• Wegovy must not be used as a substitute for insulin.
• If you have diabetes and are taking a sulfonylurea or an insulin with wegovy the risk of getting low blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia) might increase.
• Your doctor may ask you to test your blood sugar levels. This will help your doctor decide if the dose of the sulfonylurea or insulin needs to be changed to reduce the risk of low blood sugar.
• Fast improvements in blood sugar control may lead to a temporary worsening of diabetic eye disease. If you have diabetic eye disease and experience eye problems while taking this medicine, talk to your doctor.

The active substance is semaglutide. The other ingredients are disodium phosphate dihydrate, propylene glycol, phenol, sodium hydroxide/hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment), water for injection.