Description

This medicine is sold under the discretion of a Well Pharmacist.
You will be required to answer a few short questions to ensure this medicine is suitable for you.

The Wegovy tablet is an oral, once-daily weight loss medicine that works by making you feel fuller for longer. It contains semaglutide, the same active ingredients as the Wegovy injection, offering a great alternative for patients looking for the benefits of a GLP-1 medication but are not keen on needles.  

When used alongside a healthy diet, the Wegovy pill can help you to curb your cravings and reach your weight loss goals.

Wegovy is only available to adults who have:

• a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or above
• a BMI of 27 with like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnoea.

Before taking Wegovy, you should discuss the benefits, limitations and side effects of the medicine with your doctor.

Our pharmacists will do a quick clinical assessment before you start taking Wegovy to make sure it’s right for you.

View the Patient Information Leaflet for Wegovy 4mg Tablets.

How to Use

• Take one Wegovy tablet on an empty stomach after a recommended fasting period of at least 8 hours.
• Swallow your Wegovy tablet whole with a sip of water (up to 120ml). Do not split, crush or chew the tablet, as it is not known if it affects absorption of semaglutide.
• After taking your wegovy® tablet wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking or taking other oral medicines. Waiting less than 30 minutes lowers the absorption of semaglutide.

You'll need to continue with a diet and exercise plan while taking Wegovy. Our pharmacists can give you help and advice on maintaining this.

Warnings

Wegovy is only suitable for adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or with a BMI of 27 and a weight-related health condition. Do not take Wegovy if you:

• are allergic to semaglutide or any other ingredients in this medicine
• you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)
• you have a condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
• are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking Wegovy if you:

• have an inflamed pancreas
• have diabetes
• have low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
• have diabetic eye disease.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient: Semaglutide 4mg
• Other Ingredients: Salcaprozate sodium and magnesium stearate.