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Are there different qualifications for getting prescribed Wegovy compared to other drugs?
Yes, NICE guidance states that Wegovy can be offered to adults with a BMI over 35 and at least one weight-related condition, or sometimes...
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Sep 33 min read
What’s the difference in administration between Wegovy and other weight loss drugs?
Wegovy is taken once weekly via an injection pen, with doses stepped up over 16 weeks. Saxenda requires a daily injection, Mounjaro is a...
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Sep 13 min read
How should Wegovy be stored if not kept cold?
After first use, a pen can usually be kept below 30 °C (cap on, away from light) for up to 6 weeks — then it must be discarded, even if...
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Sep 14 min read
How does the effectiveness of Wegovy compare to phentermine?
Phentermine can produce modest, short-term weight loss, but it is not licensed in the UK for obesity treatment. In contrast, semaglutide...
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Sep 13 min read
Does Wegovy have more side effects than Ozempic?
Since both contain semaglutide, their side-effect profiles are similar — most commonly nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Wegovy uses a...
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Aug 312 min read
How do the costs of Wegovy and Mounjaro compare?
On the NHS, costs are set through commercial arrangements and are not always public, while in private practice the listed prices for...
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Aug 313 min read
How does the weight loss efficiency of Wegovy compare to Contrave?
In major STEP trials, Wegovy led to about 15% weight loss over 68 weeks. Contrave (called Mysimba in the UK) generally achieves around...
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Aug 303 min read
Can Wegovy and Metformin be used together, and how do their mechanisms differ?
Yes, Wegovy and metformin are often used together in people with type 2 diabetes, and no special dose adjustment is typically required....
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Aug 302 min read
How does Wegovy compare to Saxenda in terms of effectiveness?
In a head-to-head trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine , people taking Wegovy lost on average about 15.8% of their body...
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Aug 292 min read
Which is better, Wegovy or Ozempic?
For weight management, Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly) is the licensed option and generally achieves greater weight loss than the...
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Aug 282 min read
What’s better, Wegovy or Mounjaro?
Choosing between Wegovy and Mounjaro comes down to what you’re aiming for (weight, blood sugar, side-effect profile) and what’s available...
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Aug 273 min read
Is Wegovy Semaglutide?
Wegovy contains semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used at higher weekly doses for weight management. It helps reduce appetite and...
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Aug 273 min read
Is Wegovy the same as Ozempic?
Wegovy and Ozempic share the same active ingredient (semaglutide), but they’re licensed for different uses and doses — Wegovy for weight...
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Aug 263 min read
Can Wegovy treat obesity-related conditions aside from weight loss (e.g., fatty liver)?
Wegovy isn’t licensed in the UK to treat fatty liver or other conditions directly, but weight reduction can improve liver fat and broader...
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Aug 253 min read
How should Wegovy be stored?
Storage is straightforward: keep pens in the refrigerator in their original carton, and do not freeze. Protect from light and check the...
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Aug 244 min read
How is Wegovy administered (e.g., injection site guidelines)?
Wegovy is a once-weekly subcutaneous injection given into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate sites each week and avoid areas that...
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Aug 234 min read
Are there any age restrictions for using Wegovy?
In UK services, routine age use focuses on adults within specialist pathways. Use in people under 18 is specialist and not part of...
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Aug 212 min read
How does Wegovy affect energy levels?
Energy levels often feel steadier as erratic snacking and large swings in intake settle down. Some people notice early fatigue during...
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Aug 194 min read
What is the history and development background of Wegovy?
Wegovy was developed by Novo Nordisk as a higher-dose formulation of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide for chronic weight...
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Aug 183 min read
Can Wegovy be used in combination with other weight loss medications?
Combination weight loss medications aren’t routine in UK services because evidence for stacking treatments is limited and side-effect...
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Aug 173 min read
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