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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 31, 20253 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 30, 20252 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 29, 20252 min read
What are the main differences between Wegovy and Trulicity?
Wegovy contains semaglutide at a higher dose and is licensed for weight management, while Trulicity (dulaglutide) is prescribed for type...
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Aug 29, 20252 min read
Are Wegovy and Ozempic the same?
They’re not the same product: both contain semaglutide, but Wegovy is the weight-management brand (higher dose) and Ozempic is the...
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Aug 28, 20252 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 28, 20252 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 27, 20253 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 27, 20253 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 26, 20253 min read
Is Mounjaro better than Wegovy?
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) are both effective; some studies show larger average weight loss with tirzepatide, but...
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Aug 26, 20253 min read
Are there psychological benefits to using Wegovy (e.g., emotional eating reductions)?
Many people report fewer intrusive food thoughts, less urgency around snacking, and improved control in situations that previously...
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Aug 25, 20253 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 25, 20253 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 24, 20254 min read
Does Wegovy impact hormones related to hunger (e.g., ghrelin, leptin)?
Wegovy acts directly on GLP-1 receptors; effects on ghrelin and leptin are indirect and vary between individuals. By strengthening...
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Aug 24, 20253 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 23, 20254 min read
What is the recommended duration for staying on Wegovy?
The duration is guided by your response, tolerability, and local commissioning policy. Services typically build in review points — for...
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Aug 23, 20253 min read
Is there a loading phase when starting Wegovy?
There isn’t a one-off loading dose; instead there’s a gradual dose-escalation (titration) phase. You start low and step up in stages...
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Aug 22, 20253 min read
What happens to your weight once you stop taking Wegovy?
After stopping, many people regain some weight over time because appetite signals gradually return toward baseline. How much and how...
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Aug 22, 20254 min read
Can Wegovy be taken by both men and women?
Yes — both men and women can use Wegovy when they meet eligibility criteria. Because exposure in pregnancy isn’t recommended, women of...
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Aug 21, 20253 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 21, 20252 min read
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