Wegovy Weight Loss Injection

Description

Overview

Wegovy is a prescription medication, licensed for weight management in adults who are overweight or obese. This weight loss treatment helps to reduce hunger and caloric intake, both of which are required to acheive a healthy weight. Wegovy is available in the US in injection form and is administered once a week.

Wegovy is proven to be effective in clinical trials, where many patients benefitted from weight loss. To lose weight effectively, use Wegovy with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. This treatment can only be prescribed by a healthcare professional in the UK.

To be eligible for Wegovy in the UK, you have to meet one of the following conditions:

• Be an adult with a body mass index (BMI) over 30.
• Be an adult with a BMI higher than 27, along with a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

Wegovy Summary Information

The information provided in the summary table is for reference only. It is important to consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any weight loss treatment in the UK, including Wegovy.

First time orders

• For first time orders, complete the initial medical assessment questionnaire and upload a photograph of your body as directed.
• If you are using Wegovy for the first time, we’ll prescribe you with the lowest dose pen of 0.25mg.
• The pen contains 4 doses of Wegovy, one dose for every week (4 weeks).

Follow-up Wegovy orders (refill)

• After completing 4 doses of your first Wegovy injection, you can place a refill order for your next pen.
• Complete the follow-up medical assessment and if you’re responding well to the weight loss treatment, we’ll prescribe you a higher dose pen.

Wegovy private prescription requirement

• You need a valid prescription for Wegovy.
• Getting a prescription for Wegovy in the UK involves filling out a short medical assessment.
• Once complete, our prescribers can decide if Wegovy is the best weight loss medication for you. If not, they can find a better weight loss treatment to help you lose weight.

Receiving your Wegovy prescription delivery

With the prescription, you can order Wegovy at any time through Click Pharmacy. It will be sent directly to your UK address via Royal Mail’s next-day special delivery service. It will come in discreet, temperature controlled packaging that keeps the injection at the correct temperature during delivery.

Once you receive your Wegovy weight loss injection keep it stored under 30°C or, preferably, in a refrigerator between 2–8°C.

Is Wegovy effective for weight loss?

Clinical trials have shown Wegovy as effective for weight loss. Here are the key points to consider:

• Obese adults who took Wegovy lost an average of 15% of their weight during a 68-week weight loss journey.
• People who took Wegovy lost about 33 pounds (15 kilograms) when they made lifestyle changes. In comparison, those who didn’t use the drug only lost 5 pounds (2 kilograms).

How does Wegovy help you lose weight?

• Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, uses a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist which mimics the action of a naturally occurring hormone in the body to make you feel less hungry.
• The GLP-1 hormone helps regulate appetite and food intake by sending signals to the brain that you are full. This causes a decrease in hunger because you feel fuller for longer after consuming smaller amounts of food.
• The active ingredient in Wegovy helps slow down gastric emptying. This means the stomach takes longer to empty its contents into the intestine making you feel fuller.
• Wegovy also helps control blood sugar for individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Whilst being effective in suppressing appetite and aiding weight loss, Wegovy works best when used in conjunction with a healthy balanced diet and regular physical exercise. For instance, eating fatty foods or drinking sugary drinks can make the drug less effective.

Wegovy vs Placebo clinical trial results

During trials, patients treated with Wegovy we more likely to lose weight, compared with those treated with a placebo.

Alternative weight loss treatments

If Wegovy is not suitable for whatever reason, don’t worry. Click Pharmacy has a number of alternative weight loss treatments available. These include:

• Saxenda
• Xenical
• Orlistat
• Alli

During your initial medical assessment, our experts will review the information provided and decide on the best course of treatment. This will involve presenting you with a list of options, where you can then decide on which best fits your budget and requirements.

Would you like any further details about Wegovy? If you have any questions about Wegovy as a weight loss drug, we are here to answer them. Simply send us a message or give us a call and we’ll get back to you right away.

Difference between Wegovy & Saxenda

Both Wegovy and Saxenda (Liraglutide) are GLP-1 receptor agonists, and are both injectable hormone like drugs. The main difference between the two is that Wegovy is administered once a week, whereas Saxenda is administered once daily.

Difference between Wegovy & Orlistat

Orlistat 120mg  is an effective prescription weight loss medication used to lose weight and treat obesity. The main difference between Wegovy and Orlistat is that you take Orlistat orally up to three time a day (after each meal), whereas Wegovy is injected once weekly.